definition for: #awfiya

A Lebanese youth peaceful uprising whose members are of an ethnic and religious minority (Druze). Originated in the city of Choueifat, Lebanon 2014. They honor their martyrs who died defending children and women and their ancestors' lands since 1975 (during the unfortunate Lebanese civil war, and later from attacks by terrorist groups, organizations and mercenary militants). The uprising strongly disagrees with the Druze-related political parties and leaders' current policies, which promote a sectarian and feudal system, and which contribute to the dismantlement of their community's unity. Their goal is to encourage the youth to demand their civil rights from politicians without being inferior to any party or organization, and to remain united amid current regional instability.