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EU project to improve women’s prison conditions || Articles || Newspapers

04-07-2012

A project to promote human rights policy in Lebanese women’s prisons funded by the European Union will be implemented in four prisons in Baabda, Tripoli, Zahle and Barbar al-Khzen, and Beirut.  The project aims to improve human rights and living conditions of women detainees through enhancing legal and social support. (The Daily Star)

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Human rights practices in prisons || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

03-07-2012

Diacona in partnership with Dar al Amal association, Caritas “Foreign Center, and Lebanese women democratic association is launching the project “Ensuring human rights practices in women prisons in Lebanon”, today, Tuesday at 11:00 AM in Women Central Prison in Baabda.

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United Women’s Committee visit Sheik Malek Al Shaar || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic0

02-07-2012

The United Women’s Committee of the North and Sheik Malek Al Shaar, the Mufti of Tripoli, met to discuss the upheavals between Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen condemning the assaults on citizen’s private properties.  They fear the consequences of the dangerous security situation on the economic and social states.
They hope that the media will report the situation objectively and put all political and sectarian difference aside.
 

Original texts in Arabic: Almustaqbal / Annahar

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Draft law for protecting women from violence || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

02-07-2012

In spite of the continuous efforts by civil society and women associations movements to protect women against violence, some political and religious parties are preventing these efforts to stop the law draft from passing.  The religious groups believe that the law will violate families and believe that martial rape is one of the husband’s many rights to his wife.

Original text in Arabic: Almustaqbal
 

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Agro-alimentary cooperatives in Bent jbeil || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

02-07-2012

In the heart of Bent Jbeil, a quaint shop is located.  Fifteen local women established a cooperative for agro-alimentary production.  The shop encourages housewives to sell their products in the store.  
The shop has seen much success in the participation of women as it gives the women the opportunity to partake in economic development of their community.

Original text in Arabic: Al-Akhbar
 

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Women Sector - Future Movement: Protecting women from violence || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

01-07-2012

The women sector of political party, Future Movement’s held a preparation and empowerment committee entitled “Protecting Women from Family Violence” hosted by KAFA’s legal consultant, Laila Awada.  Discussions were focused on the law draft to protect women from violence and the role of KAFA in supporting all issues related to women and fighting all kinds of violence against women.

Original text in Arabic: Almustaqbal



 

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Women refugees beark the silence || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

30-06-2012

A Palestinian organization for human rights Hoqouq premiered their documentary Behind Silence directed by Bechara Damouni.  The film focuses on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the violence they face.  The film showcases the efforts done to improve their situation and
The film was the highlight of the final gender program seminar Houquoq held.  The seminar was funded by the Gender Equality Support Funds of UN Women.

Original text in Arabic: Assafir


 

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BLC supports women economic empowerment || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

30-06-2012

The Lebanese Commercial Bank launched the second phase of its media campaign about the pioneer initiative dedicated to empowering women to their full economic potential.  The program caters their program and services to suit each female individual.

Original text in Arabic: Assafir / Annahar

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St. George Club risk closure over racism || Articles || Newspapers

30-06-2012

Beirut beach club St. George face closure after it was caught on camera for refusing entry to an Ethiopian woman.  The video was uploaded on Youtube by the Anti-Racism Movement and reported to the Tourism Police Hotline [1735]. Lebanon’s Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud states that discrimination is intolerable. (Daily Star)

 

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Swimming pools of "apartheid" || Articles || Newspapers (Arabic)

30-06-2012

 

The Ministry of Tourism issued on 25 April 2012, a circulation directed to swimming pools and spa about the need to adhere to the procedures for public safety, and adoption of equal services to all customers with no discrimination in terms of race or nationality, and persons with special needs. Tourism police has already started to impose fines against resorts that refuse to comply with Circular, however 90% of swimming pools and spas still do not allow the entry of foreign workers.

Original text in Arabic: Al-Akhbar

 

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