In this episode, we speak to Nay El-Rahi from LiHaqqi, a grassroots political organization that was formed prior to the 2018 elections by a group of young activists from the Chouf/Aley region. 

Nay discusses the organization's work in recreating a new political identity, their views regarding pressure around opposition groups to unite, how traditional parties have hijacked the opposition, and how LiHaqqi refuses to compromise on its core values. 

To keep up with LiHaqqi, check out their website and social media channels:

Website: http://lihaqqi.org/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lihaqqi/?hl=en @LiHaqqi

Twitter: https://twitter.com/li_haqqi?lang=en @Li_Haqqi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiHaqqi/ @LiHaqqi

We reference a report in the episode, "A Path for Political Change in Lebanon? Lessons and Narratives from the 2018 Elections" which you can read, here: https://www.arab-reform.net/publication/a-path-for-political-change-in-lebanon-lessons-and-narratives-from-the-2018-elections/ 

The Sawti Podcast is co-hosted by Samir Ballouz, Tarek Khalil, and Tamara Rasamny. Edited and produced by Tamara Rasamny. Sting by Roupen Bezdikian. Cover art by Karine Sawan.

Though Sawti Voice is an Impact Lebanon initiative and The Sawti Podcast stems from Sawti, there is no editorial control from Sawti Voice or Impact Lebanon, and no reviewal of interviews or episodes before publishing from these groups.

Views discussed in this podcast do not represent Sawti Voice or Impact Lebanon.

 
LiHaqqi core principles 7:26

LiHaqqi in 2018 parliamentary elections 9:53

2018 election-rigging 14:20

Coalition and lists - debunking myths 20:34

Kataeb and Hezbollah 22:05

Unification and stance on banks 23:32

Splitting the vote 25:08

Elections and partners 28:10

Political models in Lebanese history 30:56

Potential candidates and partners 38:22

LiHaqqi demographics 40:20

Candidate names? 43:26

Does LiHaqqi compromise? 45:56

Funding platforms: Kulluna Irada & Nahwal Watan 49:53

How does LiHaqqi receive funding? 51:36

A post-election LiHaqqi 52:12

Recommendations for listeners 54:18

A hopeful moment 57:55

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