A seminar in Rashaya on women's realities and strengthening citizenship

The South Beqaa Office Progressive Women Union organized in Rashaya last week a seminar on the relation between soul and body.  Dr. Jude Abou Sowan lectured on how the soul-body relation can be nurtured and polished.  He added that spirituality helps strengthen confidence as well as elevate humans beyond material concern and personal interest, while valuing the culture of giving, faith and forgiveness.  He also spoke about the realities of women and the violence they are subjected to as well as ways to protect children from violence. The Municpal Head of Akabeh village stressed for his part the importance of raising health, education and cultural awareness and added that such activities strengthen citizenship.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 1 August 2014