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Women Council discusses current economic situation

2-10-2018

The Women Leaders Council of Lebanon (WLC) led by its president Madiha Raslan, met the president of the Beirut Chamber of Commerce, Mohamad Choukeir, and discussed with him current economic issues in the presence of over 60 women leaders from various fields. Raslan, on the occasion, praised Choukeir for his support to WLC, calling for regular and head on meetings with officials to inform them of development and suggest ways to rebuild the economy and sustain its recovery. In turn, Choukeir maintained that all indicators point that the country has reached an insupportable situation where the State and the private sector are in the red. The situation, he stated, requires drastic solutions, notably, the formation of the cabinet, ending squandering and inadequate spending, cutting on recruitment and improving the pension system and other reform related matters. Choukeir warned that the various production sectors plan to escalate the situation if the formation of the government was delayed further, giving a 10-day or two- week ultimatum at the latest to that end. In conclusion, he emphasized the key role played by women in society and economy which gives an added value to the functions they play, stressing his full backing to any proposal that endorses women’s rights, or that strengthens their position and efficacy in public life. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, October 2, 2018)

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Two competitions to support startups and entrepreneurship in Lebanon

2-10-2018

The MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab (MITEF) announced in a Beirut press conference on September 27 the launch of the 12th edition of Arab Startup Competition and called contestants to register on its official website until December 10, 2018. The MITEF is an annual competition supporting Arab startups and entrepreneurs through the provision of an avenue to exhibit and apply their ideas. Since its onset in 2006, the competition has trained more than 2300 entrepreneurs, received over 40,000 applications and given a total of USD 80,000 in free investments. On the other hand, Total Group will reportedly hold its first ever Lebanon press conference on October 9 to launch the Total Startupper of the Year at Villa Sursock. The Total Challenge, to recall, kicked off in 2015 with the aim to discover innovative entrepreneurs and business owners and prop up the best projects in the field of establishment or development of enterprises during the various stages. (An Nahar, Al Akhbar, October 2, 2018)

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Nassib crossing between Syria and Jordan is set to work

1-10-2018

The Syrian ministry of transportation declared on September 29 that the logistic preparations on the Nassib Crossing with Jordan are now complete and the crossing, which is a vital artery for neighboring countries, will reopen on October 10th and will start receiving truck and transit traffic. However, the Jordanian government spokesperson, Joumana Ghuneimat, denied the Syrian assertion, noting that the technical committees have not completed their work yet. Recalling, the Jordanian daily Al Ghad, citing informed Jordanian sources on September 25, said the crossing would be officially restored during the first half of October. On the delay, An Nahar newspaper cited Russia Today as saying, the announcement of the opening was a Syrian statement that the crossing is geared up from the Syrian side. It came under pressure of the consistent bilateral talks to step up the opening, An Nahar wrote. Jordan maintained that the disputed point which delayed the reopening is a decision by Damascus based on the principle of reciprocity under a decree which requires the increase of transit and shipping tariffs, An Nahar added. Regarding ongoing meetings between the Lebanese and Syrian officials on mutual exchange of agricultural products, the Lebanese minister of agriculture, Ghazi Zeiater, met let week in Damascus with the Syrian minister of interior trade, Abdallah Gharbi. Discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation and increasing the exchange of goods between both countries according to the Brotherhood, Cooperation and Coordination Agreement signed between the two states. (Al Diyar, An Nahar, September 27, 28, 30, October 1, 2018)

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Violence against and exploitation of migrant workers in Lebanon

1-10-2018

The cycle of violence against female migrant domestic workers in Lebanon continues unabated. In the latest, the body of a young woman was found on Friday inside a bag in the area of Dekwaneh- Metn. Security forces arrived immediately to the scene and started investigation. Initial examination has showed that the victim, an Ethiopian national, received a blow to the head, while investigation is ongoing to uncover the identity of the assailant. Earlier on September 12, the body of an unidentified Ethiopian girl in her thirties was found strangled in the neighborhood of Naba’a. Police arrived and started investigation to determine the circumstances of the crime. The body was transferred to Baabda Government Hospital after the forensic doctor examined it. On the other hand, Al Mustaqbal reported on Thursday that after Russian and Ukranian women packed their lives in a suitcase to come to work in Lebanon, a number of them were mugged by the same ‘customer’ who paid for one-night sex and then stole what he paid them. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Akhbar, September 12, 27, October 1, 2018)

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Promoting local tourism in Lebanon

1-10-2018

In the framework of efforts to support tourism in the country, the minister of tourism in the caretaker government, Avedis Guidanian, Beirut governor, Ziad Shebib, and the President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Toni Rami, jointly inaugurated on Friday the third edition of the Beirut Restaurants Festival organized by the Syndicate and Hospitality Services. The 3-day event, held at the Trainstation in Mar Mikhael neighborhood of Beirut, attracted more than 15,000 visitors who flocked to sample the rich assortment showcased at the various participating stalls and food carts. On the other hand, the municipality of Kosta launched the first of its kind initiative extended to the southern capital, Saida, under the slogan, ‘Don’t let things get worse… hit the market’. The activity organized in cooperation with the municipality of Saida and Saida Traders’ Association, seeks to encourage area residents to go shopping and stroll the city’s commercial district on Saturday eve. The owners of local shops and stores welcomed the move hoping it will be repeated occasionally due to the need for similar initiatives. Also, the fourth Arab Forum for Youth and Cultural Tourism in Lebanon announced on Saturday the city of Baalbaq the capital of Arab cultural and youth tourism for 2018. The ceremony was organized by the Lebanese Youth Hostel Federation in partnership with the municipality of Baalbaq. (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, September 30, October 1, 2018)

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Future women’s marathon to fight cancer

1-10-2018

The Future Movement’s Women’s Sector announced that it will be organizing a marathon on Sunday, November 7 under the theme, ‘Confront… don’t stop… stand up against cancer… stand up against violence… challenge obstacles that impede career progress’. The event, sponsored by prime minister Saad Hariri, will take place at the Beirut Corniche between Biel and Manara. The promotional video called on men and women, boys and girls, to actively participate and run for the cause to overcome the disease and challenge roadblocks to career development. More info on the following link: https://bit.ly/2RbnLVz. (Al Mustaqbal, October 1, 2018)

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Maya Bacha, Meryal Khayat award winners of Femme Francophone Entrepreneur 

28-9-2018

Maya Bacha and Meryal Khayat won the Femme Francophone Entrepreneur Award 2018 organised by the Agence Universitaire Francophone (AUF), Berytech, L’Orient Le Jour and Le Commerce du Levant magazine at the Innovation and Sport Campus, USJ. Each winner received 10,000 euros, noting that contestants were 90 women in total, five of whom were short listed for the finals. To recall, Bacha is the founder of ‘Sidelick’ for pet care, and Khayat started ‘Kulluna’ fund which embraces various made in Lebanon products and targets mainly the Lebanese expatriates. On the participation of women in the labor market, Caroline Fattal, board member at Fattal and founder of ‘Stand for Women’ association, voiced regret over the low female representation (23%) in the labor market, and the meagre percentage (4%) in top leadership positions in Lebanon and the region, while they make more than half of university graduates. (L’Orient Le Jour, September 28, 2018)

 

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Baby girl found in Saida, campaign highlights violence against children

28-9-2018

In the continuing violence against children, a baby girl was found Monday in a suitcase on Saida’s corniche close to Saida Rest House. Security forces arrived at the scene for investigation, while the baby was transferred, reportedly in good health, to Saida Government Hospital by the Popular Rescue team. Upon investigation and surveillance, the South Prosecutor General, Judge Rahif Ramadan, arrested yesterday the suspect Najah K, Syrian, who was found to be the mother of the baby girl. The mother admitted that a few days after her birth, she put her newborn in a suitcase that contained diapers on the coastal sidewalk. On the other hand, Hemaya Association for Community Development launched its campaign, ‘dawwi ‘al ghalat’ yesterday at the Serail to raise awareness about violence against children in Lebanon. One out of four kids is exposed to violence and one out of six is sexually abused, according to the head of the association, Lilia Sabbagh. In about 80% of the cases, the perpetrator is a member of the family or knows the victim very well, she said. In turn, Hemaya executive manager, Luma Yazbek, stressed the need for more awareness to this end. (Al Akhbar, Al Mustaqbal, September 28, 2018)


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Local cooperation in North Metn to create jobs for the youth

28-9-2018

As part of its efforts to support and provide jobs for youth in the private and public sectors, the president of the Christian NGO for employment, Labora, Father Toni Khadra, signed yesterday a protocol of cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of North Metn represented by its president, Raymond Semaan. Present were also the mayors of Hazmieh Jean Asmar, Chiyah Edmond Ghariyus and Araya, Pierre Bejani, whose municipalities are part of the Union. The protocol aims to create a link between local development offices and Labora. The latter, to recall, seeks to afford employment opportunities for young people with the diverse capacities and professional skills they boast; meet the needs of establishments, institutions and factories located within the area of the Union; encourage youth to access public sector jobs and provide the necessary training prior to entrance examinations; enhance the employment capacities of young people and equip them with the professional, educational and applied skills and expertise and finally, highlight the labor market requirements and outcomes to help students in their choice of the academic majors mostly wanted by local companies and markets. (Al Diyar, September 28, 2018)

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From New York Aoun presses for women’s participation in decision making

27-9-2018

In his address to the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly yesterday, President Michel Aoun said Lebanon has almost completed a national action plan related to the implementation of the Security Council Resolution 1325. The latter calls on member states to develop strategies that empower women to participate in decision making, negotiations and conflict resolution processes. Aoun pointed out that his country’s plan included ensuring the participation of women in decision making at all levels and activating their role in conflict prevention, as well as, enacting bills to counter discrimination against them and protect them against abuse and violence. The President also stressed that Lebanon is taking steady steps towards promoting human rights at the executive and legislative levels, noting that the Lebanese parliament has passed the law establishing the National Commission on Human Rights, including a commission to investigate the use of torture or other ill-treatment methods. (Al Diyar, September 27, 2018)

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