Analysis, reflection, and calls to action
Written perspectives advancing justice, memory, recovery, and atrocity prevention through testimony-informed analysis and public advocacy.
In her latest Arab News op-ed, Lynn Zovighian reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Beirut, reflecting on its potential to help Lebanon breakthrough the many diplomatic challenges the country is facing. She argues that the moral and operational leadership Lebanon demonstrated is an opportunity to reintroduce Lebanon to its Gulf partners as a credible actor for de-escalation and regional cooperation. As the country nears pivotal elections, she urges leaders to protect this momentum and advance a renewed, secure, dignified future.
Arab News
Beirut, Lebanon
December 6, 2025
In her new Newsweek op-ed, Lynn Zovighian draws on the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Beirut as a moment of hope, calling for a “Lebanon 2.0” built on moral clarity, accountable leadership and national healing. She argues that Pope Leo’s visit with its message of dialogue, coexistence and institutional renewal, offered a chance to move away from paralysis toward a Lebanon where communities are protected. At a time of profound uncertainty, she urges global and local leaders to seize this opening to champion a just, secure and peaceful future.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon
December 3, 2025
In an opinion piece published in Newsweek, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian reflects on Lebanon's legacy of impunity and the urgent need for justice beyond legal proceedings. As survivors of the Beirut Explosion continue their fight, she argues that true accountability requires judicial reform, political courage, and survivor-centered justice before Lebanon loses its chance to reclaim sovereignty and rebuild trust in the rule of law.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon:
August 4, 2025
As the world commemorates the 1915 genocides, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian draws on Pope Francis’ truth-telling to demand moral clarity from global leaders.
As the world commemorates the 1915 genocides, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian draws on Pope Francis’ courageous truth-telling to demand moral clarity from global leaders. Her latest op-ed with Newsweek demands dignified remembrance of the Armenian, Assyrian / Syriac / Chaldean, Greek, Yazidi, and Maronite people to further peace
and justice.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon:
May 1, 2025
Commemorating the passing of Pope Francis, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian shares eight lessons from his teachings that can help foster peace, co-existence, and justice in the Middle East.
Commemorating the passing of Pope Francis, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian writes a personal op-ed highlighting eight lessons based on Pope Francis’ teachings that can help transform the Middle East into a thriving region based on co-existence, justice, and peace. Every lesson is tied to a key visit he made to the region during his 12-year papal leadership, from his historic visit to Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula, to his deep connection with the Eastern Churches in Gaza and the Levant.
Arab News
Riyadh, KSA
April 24, 2025
In Newsweek, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian urges philanthropists to fund justice initiatives that empower communities facing genocide.
In an opinion piece with the Circle Network, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) Founder Lynn Zovighian writes on the need to rethink the role of philanthropy in conflict affected regions. Drawing on nearly a decade of fieldwork, she highlights the role of community-centered research in early warning, prevention, and justice efforts, and underscores the need for strategic, long-term philanthropic investment to help communities build resilience, and capacity.
Circle Mena
Beirut, Lebanon
December 10, 2024
In a collaborative article for the Wilson Center's Enheduanna, Pearl Initiative Director Anissa Punjani, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) Senior Research Associate Dr. Ramzi Abou-Ismail, and ZPO Funder Lynn Zovighian examine a breakthrough research finding on the barriers to funding women and girls in the Middle East.
The full analysis was published in a regional-first report on next-generation
Wilson Center
Washington D.C., USA
September 17, 2024
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon
August 9, 2024
In a joint op-ed for The New Humanitarian, Yazidi survivors, Yazda Executive Director Natia Navrouzov, and ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian reflect on the 10-year commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide.
In a joint op-ed published by The New Humanitarian, Yazidi survivors, Yazda Executive Director Natia Navrouzov, and Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) Founder Lynn Zovighian reflect on the 10-year commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide, highlighting how a decade of inaction has deepened the displacement and insecurity of the Yazidi community. They call for immediate action to rebuild Sinjar, rescue the missing, and ensure justice and accountability for survivors.
The New Humanitarian
Duhok, Iraq
August 5, 2024
في مقال مشترك نشرته The New Humanitarian، يسلّط ناجون إيزيديون، إلى جانب المديرة التنفيذية لمنظمة يزدا ناتيا نافروزوف
In a special 10-year feature by Arab News in partnership with Zovighian Public Office (ZPO), Yazidi survivors and community leaders highlight ongoing struggles in IDP camps, the inadequate prosecution of Da’esh members, and the failures of the Sinjar Agreement. A decade on, as thousands remain in limbo, the promise of a safe and sustainable return feels out of reach.
Arab News
Riyadh, KSA
August 5, 2024
In an op-ed published by An-Nahar, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) Founder
Lynn Zovighian reflects on the 10-year commemoration of the Yazidi genocide and the continued struggles of survivors and the community. Highlighting the lack
of progress in rebuilding Sinjar, rescuing Yazidi captives, and ensuring accountability, she calls for urgent diplomacy and justice mechanisms and calls on the international community to uphold their moral and legal responsibilities.
An-Nahar
Beirut, Lebanon
August 3, 2024
في مقال نشرته جريدة النهار، تستعرض مؤسِّسة المكتب العام لزوفيكيان لين زوفيكيان الذكرى العاشرة للإبادة الجماعية ضد الإيزيديين والصراعات المستمرة التي يواجهها الناجون والمجتمع. وفيما تسلط الضوء على عدم تحقيق تقدّمٍ في إعادة إعمار سنجار، وإنقاذ الأسرى الإيزيديين، وضمان المساءلة، تدعو لين إلى اللجوء إلى الوسائل الدبلوماسية العاجلة وتطبيق آليات العدالة. فبعد عقد من الزمان، لا يزال الآلاف مشردين، والعائلات تبحث عن أحبائها، ولا تزال العدالة بعيدة المنال. وفي هذا الإطار، تحث لين المجتمع الدولي على الوفاء بمسؤولياته الأخلاقية والقانونية.
النّهار
بيروت، لبنان
٣ آب ٢٠٢٤
In her latest column with Arab News, Lynn Zovighian highlights the urgent need for community-centered philanthropy in the Middle East. Featuring the latest report with the Pearl Initiative and Gates Foundation, “Grounded in tradition, looking to the future: Understanding next-generation philanthropy in the Middle East,” while next-generation philanthropists have a strong desire for personal impact and community engagement, few are empowering community leaders and beneficiaries as co-decision makers.
Arab News
Riyadh, KSA
July 20, 2024
In an opinion piece published in Newsweek, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian strongly criticizes the international community’s failure to hold Azerbaijan accountable for crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity against Artsakh Nagorno-Karabakh. She argues that, one year after the Lachin Corridor blockade, Azerbaijan has not only avoided accountability but has also been rewarded on the global stage by winning the bid to host COP29.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon
December 26, 2023
In her latest analysis published by the Wilson Center, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian calls for responsible and women-centered policies and behaviors by private sector actors in Lebanon as the labor market and economy continue to fundamentally contract. She notes that this is the time for leadership and social impact actors in Lebanon as the labor market and economy continue to fundamentally contract.
Wilson Center
Washington D.C., USA
September 27, 2023
Wladimir Van Wilgenburg for the Carnegie Middle East Center interviewed ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian at the ninth annual commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide in her capacity as master of ceremonies. She described her growing concerns of rising crimes of hate speech and renewed risks of
Wladimir Van Wilgenburg for the Carnegie Middle East Center interviewed ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian at the ninth annual commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide in her capacity as master of ceremonies. She described her growing concerns of rising crimes of hate speech and renewed risks of ethnic cleansing amidst global and national political inaction.
Carnegie Middle East Center
Beirut, Lebanon
August 22, 2023
In an Annahar opinion piece for the ninth commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian analyzes the failures of the Sinjar Agreement and calls on governments to recognize the Genocide amid rising hate speech.
In an opinion piece published in Annahar for the ninth annual commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian analyzes the failings of the implementation of the Sinjar Agreement and the risks of community extermination amidst political inaction.
She calls for Middle East and Muslim governments to recognize the Yazidi Genocide as the community continues to face more hate speech amongst Da'esh loyalists and society at large.
An-Nahar
Beirut, Lebanon
August 5, 2023
في مقال رأي نشر في صحيفة النهار بمناسبة الذكرى السنوية التاسعة للإبادة الجماعية الإيزيدية، تحلّل لين زوفيكيان، مؤسسة المكتب العام لزوفيكيان، الفشل في تنفيذ اتفاق سنجار ومخاطر الإبادة الاجتماعية وسط التقاعس السياسي. كما تندّد بصمت الحكومات الإسلامية والشرق أوسطية تجاه الاعتراف بالإبادة الجماعية الإيزيدية مع استمرار تعرّض الشعب الإيزيدي لخطاب الكراهية الصارخة عبر الانترنت وفي حياتهم اليومية، من قبل الموالين لتنظيم داعش والمجتمع ككل. تعرّض الشعب الإيزيدي لخطاب الكراهية الصارخة عبر الانترنت وفي حياتهم اليومية، من قبل الموالين لتنظيم داعش والمجتمع ككل.
النّهار
بيروت، لبنان
٥ آب ٢٠٢٣
In an opinion piece published in Newsweek for the third annual commemoration of the Beirut Explosion, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) Founder Lynn Zovighian analyzes the failings of international community funding into Lebanon and the risks of the Lebanese political system and donors on long-term financing.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon
August 4, 2023
In a Newsweek opinion piece marking the third annual commemoration of the Beirut Explosion, ZPO founder Lynn Zovighian examines international funding failures in Lebanon and the risks of long-term donor financing.
In an interview with Adopt a Revolution marking the ninth annual commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian highlighted the urgent needs and ongoing challenges facing the Yazidi community. She discussed the barriers preventing safe and sustainable return to Sinjar, the importance of survivor-centered recovery, and the need for long-term support rooted in justice, dignity, and community leadership.
Adopt a Revolution
Germany
August 3, 2023
In her latest column contribution, ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian encourages Saudi Arabia to assume a leadership role in mediating peace in the South Caucasus. She outlines three practical starting points for building trust and fostering reconciliation: the safe return of prisoners of war, the provision of prosthetics and rehabilitation support, and comprehensive de-mining efforts to protect communities and enable recovery.
Arab News
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
April 24, 2023
في مقالها الأخير في عرب نيوز، تدعو لين زوفيكيان، مؤسسة المكتب العام لزوفيكيان، المملكة العربية السعودية للعب دور الوسيط في عملية السلام في جنوب القوقاز. وتشرح ثلاث نقاط انطلاق أساسية من أجل بناء الثقة وتعزيز المصالحة بين الأرمن والأذريين: إعادة أسرى الحرب بأمان، توفير الأطراف الصناعية وإعادة التأهيل وإزالة الألغام بشكل شامل.
Arab News
الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية
24 نيسان 2023
In a Newsweek advocacy op-ed, journalist Siranush Sargsyan and ZPO Founder Lynn Zovighian share the fears and challenges of mothers besieged in Artsakh / Nagorno-Karabakh amid the ongoing Lachin Corridor blockade.
In an opinion piece published in Newsweek, Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian presents a call to action against an ongoing genocide in Artsakh and Armenia. “Communities and advocates know when a collective experience is genocide even before international law confirms it,” she explains.
Newsweek
Beirut, Lebanon
November 10, 2022
In her column with Arab News, the Zovighian Public Office (ZPO) founder Lynn Zovighian calls out the absence of a meritocratic mechanism in the Lebanese presidential elections. She criticizes the national Lebanese legacy of fueling habitual fallacies and how a citizens-led governance system is needed to drive accountability between people and president. “Being a passive spectator of political commandments should no longer be enough for the Lebanese people,” she says.
Arab News
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
November 3, 2022
في عمودها الصحفي في عرب نيوز، تلفت لين زوفيكيان ، مؤسسة المكتب العام لزوفيكيان، إلى غياب آلية الكفاءة في الانتخابات الرئاسية اللبنانية. كما تنتقد الإرث الوطني اللبناني المتمثل في تأجيج المغالطات المعتادة وتشرح كيف أننا بحاجة إلى نظام حكم بقيادة المواطنين من أجل دفع المساءلة بين الشعب والرئيس.وتشير إلى أنه "يجب ألاّ يكتفي اللبنانيون بأن يكونوا مشاهدين غير فاعلين في العملية السياسية."