Anti Racism Movement (ARM)

The Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) is a grassroots movement created by young activists in Lebanon in collaboration with migrant community leaders. Together we work on documenting, investigating, exposing and fighting racist practices through multiple initiatives and campaigns. ARM was launched in 2010 following an incident at one of Beirut’s most well-known private beach resorts (Sporting Club). ARM activists, using a hidden camera, filmed the administration’s blatant acts of discrimination and segregation. The video quickly spread online, and ARM’s efforts to bring this issue to light were lauded by many. Interest grew in this small volunteer-based movement, members increased, and our projects grew in scope and scale. In 2012, ARM became a registered NGO with full and part-time staff, in order to increase its capacity to carry out more projects. The Migrant Community Centers (MCCs) are currently ARM’s largest project. MCC’s operations are run by general coordinators and migrant community leaders, in collaboration with members of ARM.