Ruwad Houkouk FR

Ruwad al-Houkouk FR, is a Lebanese NGO dedicated to human rights. Since 1999, it has been active in defending the right to legal identity for stateless persons, refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. The association advocates for legal protection, justice, and dignity, with the goal of granting them access to administrative and judicial justice.

Ruwad alHoukouk started addressing statelessness in Lebanon in 2005, pioneering efforts in a then-neglected area by both the State and civil society. The organization developed a comprehensive program to help stateless individuals obtain legal identity. Over the years, the Association raised awareness about statelessness and amassed unique knowledge and experience in this field. In 2014, it became the exclusive operational partner on statelessness for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which is tasked by the UN General Assembly to address statelessness.