Who We Are

We are an independent, non-profit magazine covering geopolitics, human rights, and social justice issues in the Middle East and North Africa (‘MENA’). ​We offer political and human rights researchers, journalists, activists, and opinion influencers the space to share their views with the rest of the world. LevantX is fully run by a network of volunteer contributors and analysts. We are based in Beirut, London and Toronto.

LevantX originally began as Middle East Sight in 2017 as a one-person operation. Having identified a market for alternative narratives in Lebanon, the organisation rebranded in 2020 with the same ethos. Under the co-management of new director Scott Burns, LevantX has launched a film, two podcasts, and expanded their coverage of the entire MENA region.

Our Values

 

Freedom of speech, opinion, and belief

Free and independent journalism is at the core of our work. We stand behind our contributors' right to express and publish their opinion and views with zero restrictions. We do not tolerate any pressure exercised on any of our contributors to draft, take down, or amend their publications prior to or after publishing.

Human rights advocacy

We are vocal about human rights violations experienced by people across the Middle East and North Africa and work to monitor, analyse, and document authoritarian practices in the region. The principles of human rights and democracy are at the centre of our mission.

Collaboration beyond borders 

We are predominantly run by a network of volunteer contributors and analysts working remotely from their country of residence. Their contribution is priceless. We value the multi-cultural nature of our work and promote dialogue and information sharing globally.

Diversity

We honour each of our contributors and volunteers regardless of their race, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. We provide equal opportunities for engagement and growth with the LevantX community through an open and participatory approach.

Non-profit integrity 

We do not work for lucrative purposes. Any funding or financial support will only serve to sustain the operations and creative costs of LevantX . We reject any conditional financial contribution and ensure that contributors are not financially incentivised to publish their work. 

Our Team

Staff members are available for news editorials, public events, and more.
Click here to see an example of external collaborations.

We Are Looking For You!

At LevantX, we believe every story matters. We offer political and human rights researchers, journalists, activists, and opinion influencers a space to share their views with the rest of the world. LevantX is fully operated by volunteers and interns remotely from around the world. If you are interested in contributing as a writer or content creator, please contact us through the form and we will get back to you. Good luck!

 

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