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A UN workshop in Beirut on women’s political participation

04-07-2013

The Lebanese Electoral Assistance Project (LEAP) affiliated to the UNDP organized yesterday a workshop on “Electoral Laws and Women’s Participation”.  The workshop which was attended by a number of women who have presented their candidacy to the next parliamentary elections and representatives of local and international civil society organizations, discussed ways to strengthen women’s participation in political life.
The UNDP Country Director Mr. Luca Renda, emphasized that supporting national efforts for strengthening a comprehensive political process as well as strengthening women’s participation in elections is a key concern on the agenda of the United Nations.  He noted that women’s political participation in Lebanon is limited and does not exceed 3% in parliament as the 2009 elections only resulted in bringing in four women parliamentarians.  This is particularly alarming since globally, women’s representation in parliaments has increased two fold since the year 2000.
On the other hand, the Director General of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities Elias Khoury noted that a higher number of women submitted their candidacy this year in anticipation of the next parliamentary elections.  According to him, this is proof of increasing awareness amongst Lebanese women on the importance of taking initiative sand resorting to live in the shadow of men as well as seeking to contribute to the nation and to society
The workshop, which was funded by the European Union, included an address by The Political Affairs Officer at UNSCOL Chantal Sarkis, who pointed out to the low global status of Lebanon having recoded a 135th ranking in terms of women’s participation in political life.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Akhbar, Al-Nahar 4 July 2013

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Building women's skills in Tripoli: A project of the Safadi Foundation and the Women’s Academy

04-07-2013

The Safadi Foundation published a statement yesterday in which it announces the launch of its programme for 2013 within the framework of its Women Programme which is implemented by the Women Academy hosted in Dahr el Mgharr, Qebbe in Tripoli.  The programme seeks to empower women in poor and marginalised and poor areas while intervening at the individual, family, economic and national levels.
The statement notes that the programme was launched in Dahr el Mgharr of last month and targeted women in the local neighborhood committee.  This was carried out with the aim of building the capacities of the ten women members of the local committee, engaging them in the process of identifying and prioritising community problems, subsequently writing development projects and suggesting ways to implement them.  A number of training activities were thus implemented over one entire month and included the training on community mobilisation that was run by experts in the field.   
Source: Al-Nahar 4 July 2013

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Food insecurity, how it happens and what you can do

Educational Material

Published on Oct 3, 2011

Why are some communities more vulnerable to hunger and famine? There are many reasons, which together add up to food insecurity, the world's no.1 health risk.
Watch this video from the British Red Cross Seeds of Change campaign to find out what food insecurity is, and what we can do about it. To find out more, go to: http://www.redcross.org.uk/seedsofchange

Channel: British Red Cross

 

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Submitted by weep on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:55
Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:55
Job key data
Organisation: Justice without Frontiers (JWF)
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Beirut, Lebanon
Deadline: July 7, 2013
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:
  • Follow up on day to day the implementation of the project
  • Ensure and maintain appropriate file system.
  • Plan and organize events such as conferences, consultations, focus groups, awareness raising sessions, etc.
  • Advise and assist the Program Director in developing strategy and in tasks such as research, hiring, financial management, etc.
  • Liaise and interact with JWF members, partner agencies, external collaborators and the general public
  • Represent JWF at conferences and meetings
  • Undertake any other responsibilities and tasks as required.
  • Mobilize and supervise volunteers.
  • Review and assist in the development of proposals, progress reports, and final reports as per donor requirements
  • Seek and solicit funding, under the guidance of the Program Coordinator
Key competencies:
  • A commitment to human rights
  • A Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Excellent judgment and ability to plan and accomplish goals
  • Ability to juggle a variety of tasks, manage own workload, and work flexibly
  • Creative thinking and good research skills
  • Ability to communicate easily and appropriately with people at all levels within an organization
  • Ability to work as part of a small team
  • Native Arabic and excellent English skills (writing, reading, and correspondence)
  • Experience working with or for coalitions of non-profit organizations

Knowledge Required

  • Strong English and Arabic language skills
  • IT skills (Word, Excel, power point…)
Contract terms:

To Apply :
Kindly submit a cover letter describing your experience what you would bring to the organization, and your salary requirements; along with a CV and contact information for three professional references; and send to: jwficc@yahoo.com; jwf@jwf.org.lb  by July 7, 2013.

UNHCR’s weekly report on the Syrian displaced: An increase in the number of early marriages amongst Syrian girls

01-07-2013

UNHCR’s latest weekly report on Syrian refugees in Lebanon indicated an increase in the number of marriages of girls between 15 and 17 years of age.  These have been forced to stop working by their new husbands.  According to the testimony of Ared el Insan  Association to the UNHCR last June, 380 Syrian women and girls who are either survivor of violence or at risk, have visited the centres of the organization to receive psycho social support.  In addition, more than 150 adolescent girls and women have received hygiene kits during the month of June and as part of the women protection programme.  These kits help in providing some protection to women as they include torches and whistles to be used by young women walking alone in the dark and so that they can call for help if needed.  The kits also include supplies that allow women to move around safely.
The report further indicates that the total number of registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon now exceeds 568,000 people of whom 485,000 persons are registered and the rest awaiting registration.  The registered refugees are spread as follows: 174189 North of Lebanon, 164712 Bekaa, 86352 Beirut and Mount Lebanon, 59914 South of Lebanon.
Source: Al-Nahar 1 July 2013

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A sewing training workshop for women in Habbaryeh/Hasbayya with UNIFIL funding

01-07-2013

The head of the Indian UNIFIL contingent Sajesh B J, and the president of the union of municipalities of Arkoub Mohammad Saab inaugurated a sewing training workshop for women in Habbaryeh (Hasbayya).  The workshop is funded by the UNIFIL and aims at improving the livelihood condition of the local community through promoting women’s role and empowerment.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 1 July 2013

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BASD exhibition for small entrepreneurs and handicraft in downtown Beirut

27-06-2013

The Beirut Association for Social Development (BASD) organised its eleventh exhibition entitled “Afkart” to support traditional Lebanese art and crafts, small and medium enterprises and to help them in their marketing efforts.  The exhibition took place over fifteen consecutive days and was held in downtown Beirut.  It included various products such as paintings, traditional clothes, accessories, home utensils, handbags and food.  Some of the exhibitors spoke to the Al Mustakbal newspaper and noted the importance of this exhibition which is a source of income to many people.  
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 27 June 2013

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Made at Home concludes its training workshop in production of homemade food

27-06-2013

Made at Home concluded its training workshop focusing on producing homemade food based in international health and safety standards.  The workshops were organised in Tripoli, Akaar, Hasbaya, Rachaya, Aley and Chouf, and was part of the organization’s project entitled “Economic Empowerment for Women in Rural Areas” and which is funded by the American Embassy in Beirut.  The activities were closed with a ceremony which was held last week in Beirut during which Wafa Abed, the president of the organization, spoke of the initial objectives of this initiative namely to encourage rural communities to hold on to their land and help women and girls in securing the livelihoods of their families.  She noted that the success of the programme lies in its effort to strengthen local heritage and local know how in food making as well as develop production standards and encourage creative ideas and initiatives.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 27 June 2013
 

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CRTD.A || seminar on Gender Equality in the Venezuelan Constitution - Beirut

July 4, 2013

Organizing party: Collective for Research and Training for Development - Action
Title of the event: seminar on Gender Equality in the Venezuelan Constitution


Date and time: 4-7-2013 – 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: USJ campus, faculty of human sciences, room polyvalente, building C, 5th floor

CLDH || Conference-debate, on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

June 26, 2013

Organizing party: CLDH - Lebanese Center for Human Rights
Title of the event: conference-debate, on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture


Date and time: 26-06-2013 – 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM
Venue: Théâtre Montaigne - Espace des Lettres – French Embassy of Lebanon – Damascus Street – Beirut


Other Information: With the participation of:


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