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CRTD.A || Citizenship and social rights national knowledge sharing workshop

December 12, 2012

Organizing party: Collective for research and Training on Development –Action
Title of the event: Citizenship and social rights national knowledge sharing workshop


Venue: YWCA – Ain Mreisseh – Beirut
Date and time: 12-12-2012 – from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM (including lunch break)

ILO releases a survey of NGOs working with women domestic workers in Lebanon || Newspapers

28-11-2012

The ILO released yesterday a report entitled “Mapping of NGO services for Migrant Women Domestic Workers in Lebanon 1908-2012”.  The report was prepared within the framework of its work on protecting migrant women in Lebanon and with funding from the European Union.
The report provides background information on the work of NGOs with migrant women workers whom the report estimates to be within 150000 and 220000.  The documents also provides information about the type of assistance provided by some 18 NGOs across Lebanon including Caritas Lebanon, Frontiers, Kafa, Amel, the Lebanese Centre for Human Rights, Insan and the Anti-Racism movement.
The report concludes with a number of recommendations targeting NGOs namely he need for continuity of efforts as well as collaboration with relevant international organisations as well as engaging with local and international dialogue as well as scaling up awareness raising in schools and universities.
For more information: http://www.mdwguide.com     ;  
Source: The Daily star, Al-Akhbar, Al-Safir 28 November 2012

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Kafa launches its new campaign “towards different forms of masculinity” and 20% of sexual violence is against wives || Newspapers (Arabic)

27-11-2012

Kafa Violence and Exploitation launched, in partnership with Oxfam GB and the European Union a new campaign entitled “towards different forms of masculinity”.  The Campaign seeks to strengthen work with men and boys to combat violence against women.  The director of Kafa, Zoya Rouhana, called for a “critical review of common views regarding masculinity and femininity which are in contradictions with the principles of human rights”.  Rouhana considered that such views are harmful to women and society and tend to mold men in archaic social models.
The launch included video clips featuring actor and theater director Badih Abou Chacra and calling for different views of masculinity in our societies.  This was followed by a short documentary featuring the activities of the organization in Baalbak.  Subsequently, trophies were presented to MPs Jean Jinijian, Michel Helou and Nabil Nicolas and Brigadier Ashraf Rifi, actor and director Badih Abou Chacra and soccer player Ziad Samad for their support to the campaign.
Within the same vein, the Lebanese Society for Psychiatry released a study on the occasion of the International Day for Mental Health.  The study focused on sexual aggression against women, Dr. Sami Quawwas noted in the conference organized for that occasion that 9% of women victims of sexual violence are migrant domestic workers whilst 20% of sexual aggression are perpetrated by husbands against their wives.  This is particularly dramatic since the Lebanese law does not criminalize sexual aggressions perpetrated by husbands.

Source: Al-Safir, Al-Nahar, Al-Akhbar 27 November 2012

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L’Artisan du Liban re-opens its shop in Ain Mreisseh || Newspapers (Arabic)

27-11-2012

As Safir newspaper published today a report on L’ Artisan du Liban which has now re-opened its doors in Ain Mreisseh.  The shop was set up by the Lebanese government on 1963 to serve as an outlet for Lebanese artisans.   The place was burned down during the civil war and lost subsequently three quarters of its surface area.

In her interview with As Safir, the shop’s director Ms. Aline Naufal Zallouha noted that the shop enjoys administrative and financial autonomy, although it is part of the Ministry of Social Affairs, and is the only such facility set up by the government.  It was re-opened in the year 2000 and was renovated again in 2008.  According to Naufal, the shop exhibits various crafts including gold, silver and copper wear in addition to various forms of textile, leather work, soap, food and other products.  All products are handmade by Lebanese artisans and are subjected to a review by a quality board before being exhibited for sale.  Also according to the director, the shop also seeks to contribute to traditional and cultural revival as well as assist artisans in marketing their work.
The shop’s headquarters in Ain Mreisseh, in addition to its two branches in Saida and on the airport road, provide an outlet to some 500 artisans.  The Ministry of Social Affairs used to provide subsidies to the artisans until 2005 but changed its ways of working after that date.  The shop apparently suffers from financial difficulties and is unable to secure considerable income save a small percentage from sales.  The shop will soon be launching a website in order to encourage online sales.

Source: Al-Safir 27 November 2012

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Submitted by weep on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 15:53
Mon, 11/26/2012 - 15:53
Job key data
Job title: Special Education Coordinator
Organisation: GRUPPO di VOLONTARIATO CIVILE - GVC
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Different regions in Lebanon
Deadline: December 7, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

 In the framework of a three-year project on inclusion of young children with special needs in primary schools in Lebanon, GVC (GRUPPO di VOLONTARIATO CIVILE) an Italian Organization is seeking to recruit a Special Education Coordinator to assist in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the IEP for each student with special needs.
 

Key responsabilites:
  • Coordinate and assist special needs educators working in inclusive regular primary schools
  • Monitor the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools in different areas in Lebanon
  • Perform educational assessment of students with special needs
  • Participate in team work, meetings, workshops or conferences directly related to the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular primary schools.
  • Supervising, assigning, coordinating and participating in the work of the head office in Beirut
Key competencies:
  • A bachelor degree in Special Education is a must
  • Previous experience in education field (preferably for 3 to 5 years)
  • Commitment to working with children with special needs
  • Highly motivated, with good inter-personal skills
  • The ability to work in a team
Contract terms:

Contract duration: 3 years
Salary: Between 1200 and 1500 USD based on experience-Part Time
While GVC is based in Beirut, Karakol al-Druze area, your job will require you to work in different regions in Lebanon.

Please send your resume in English to Nada Ziwawi, Project manager at: gvclibano@gvc-italia.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Trade union coordination body || Strike in public and private schools as well as public administrations

From November 27, 2012 to November 28, 2012

Organizing party: Trade union coordination body
Title of the event: strike in all public and private schools as well as public administrations, and sit-ins in front of the ministries in Beirut and Sarai in all provinces.


Date: 27 and 28 November 2012
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KAFA || Towards different forms of masculinity – the launching of the white ribbon campaign 2012

November 26, 2012

Organizing party: Kafa, Enough Violence and Exploitation in partnership with Oxfam GB
Title of the event: Towards different forms of masculinity – the white ribbon campaign 2012


Venue: Beirut- Crown Plaza hotel, hamra
Date and time: 26-11-2012 – 11:00 AM

ILO report: Palestinians of Lebanon working in exploitative conditions || Newspapers (Arabic)

21-11-2012

The International Labor Organization released yesterday the results of a new survey, which was conducted by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, and funded by the EU, that focused on working conditions of Palestinian labor in Lebanon. The study interviewed 7,212 individuals above 15 years old, belonging to 2,600 households, between September 2011 and March 2012.
The study concluded that while Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are still managing to find jobs, are able to so despite serious obstacles, and largely under exploitative conditions. The survey indicated that Palestinian workers are paid 20 percent less than their Lebanese colleagues for the same job, and are largely employed in construction and commerce although the Lebanese government eased since August 2010 their access to work permits at least for certain jobs. Still only 2 percent of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon have acquired a work permit as many occupy professions that do not require work permits or are unaware of the procedures for regularizing their work status.
According to the same study, few Palestinians work with any written or formal contract and thus very few have access to health coverage or enjoy paid holiday and sick leave, and only a very small number receive a pension or end-of-service indemnity. Palestinian workers in Lebanon receive less than the monthly minimum wage LBP 675,000 (US$450), with half of them earning less than LBP 500,000 (US$333) per month. Finally, the study also showed that Palestinian women workers, employed in health and education, remain underpaid, despite being more qualified than their fellow Palestinian men.

Source: The Daily Star 21 November 2012

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