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Superficial projects to address deep-rooted unemployment!

19-4-2018

In their attempts to alleviate unemployment, the ministry of social affairs (MoSA), the labor ministry and the UNDP launched yesterday the so-called ‘Employment Intensive and Infrastructure in Lebanon’ Program funded by the German Government and implemented by the German Development Bank (KFW). MoSA minister, Pierre Bu Assi, pointed out that the initiative aims to create jobs and meet the needs of the labor market. For her part, the ILO Regional Office for Arab States Director, Ruba Jaradat, disclosed that the program at its current stage includes 10 undertakings executed in a number of Lebanese areas, namely Tripoli, Hammana and Tal Abbas. She anticipated the program to generate some 95,800 workings days and recruit around 2400 workers towards the end of this phase. On the same day, the Department of Professional Integration at USJ university kicked off its annual Job Fair at the Innovation and Sports Campus, with the participation of hospitals, banks, insurance companies, industrial establishments, NGOs and public institutions who laid out their vacancies to students. The event also included activities that promoted professional networking. On the other hand, Al Midan association launched its ‘Educate to Employ’ initiative which is dubbed as the link between education and recruitment in Lebanon for it aims to cut the high rates of joblessness among young people and empower them with the required skills, according to its director, Rima Franjieh. (Al Akhbar, Al Mustaqbal, April 19, 2018)

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Mother slays daughter in Khaldeh for “family reason”

19-4-2018

In the latest incidents of violence against women, a Syrian mother killed her daughter in Khaldeh suburb of Beirut yesterday for family reason, as she admitted. After receiving a call about a crime, the Aramun Regional Gendarmerie Unit dispatched a patrol to the scene where they discovered the dead body of Syrian national T.H (female, 19 years) inside the house with her mother (38 years) sitting next to her. Upon investigation with the culprit, the mother confessed that she strangled her daughter with her own hands, administered an electric shock into her body and finished her crime by smothering her with a pillow. (Al Mustaqbal, April 19, 2018)

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Lebanese invade Turkey for shopping

18-4-2018

In its issue of today, Al Akhbar newspaper drew attention to the phenomenon of the Lebanese invasion of Turkish markets for shopping rather than encouraging Lebanese production. The reason, Al Akhbar wrote, is the relative low prices Turkish goods boast compared to Lebanon and that is for a number of factors: The considerable government support to the extensive domestic production; the self-sufficient economy and synchronized economic cycle which does not rely on import; the protectionist system that seeks to prevent the entry of products that are produced locally; the state-of-the-art production machinery; the hydroelectric industrial cities and finally, the relatively-cheap and specialized labor power. On the subject, Naji Mozannar, the secretary general of the Syndicate of Lebanese Textiles Manufacturers, said one of the reasons behind the drop of prices of Turkish merchandise is the Customs Union agreement between the EU and Turkey which secures obstacle-free import-export transactions. Whereas, the agreements concluded between some states and Lebanon did not benefit the latter at the production level, but rather functioned in favor of the other side of the agreement, Mozannar lamented. The main setback in Lebanon, he expounded, is the labor force. Only four to five out of 360 textile plants registered with the Syndicate since the seventies are still operational in the country. In conclusion, Al Akhbar emphasized the need to sustain the remaining clothes manufacturers and suppliers and to focus on the support of the fashion couture and haute couture industries that tune in with the Lebanese situation, pointing to some 400 ateliers and workshops run by highly-talented and competent designers, whose numbers are increasing by year as compared to the traditional fabrics and textile factories. (Al Akhbar, April 18, 2018)

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Job Fair at BAU: Opportunities in business and pharmacy but not in engineering

18-4-2018

The Beirut Arab University (BAU) inaugurated the Job Fair 2018 with the participation of 50 establishments and companies from various sectors who laid out the available labor market opportunities. According to AL Akhbar newspaper, the business administration and pharmacy disciplines were the most popular in attracting jobs, while prospects for law and arts shrank back to become almost absent for engineering. The indication for the withdrawal of the latter, the engineering specialty, Al Akhbar wrote, is mostly due to the absence this year of Solidere company as a result of the absence of projects and lack of vacant posts. What is remarkable, Al Akhbar went on to say, is that the majority of partakers in the exhibition wanted to advertise their vacancies rather than outline the nature of their work, which was thrilling to students who inquired basically about salaries and the working conditions. And as one organization explained, the significance of the job fair lies in the fact that students have the edge over other job seekers, for they showed up in person to find out head on about the opportunities from company officials and employees. (Al Akhbar, April 18, 2018)

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Saudi reforms on women: a "revolution" or just adaptation to the pace of time!?

18-4-2018

Al Diyar newspaper published a feature by Sputnik news agency on the recent decrees by Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdel Aziz to revolutionize the lives of Saudi women, including granting them permission to drive and giving them the Isma in marriage and travel among other changes. Sputnik asked if such decisions bring about a real transformation of the conservative notions or are a mere adaptation to a changing world. To answer the question, Sputnik conducted a poll targeting men in the Kingdom to explore their reaction to the unprecedented royal orders. One young Saudi man, in his twenties, and a ministry employee, described as “historic” the decision allowing Saudi females to drive which strengthens their independence, but he voiced concern over the decision to give women the Isma in marriage and travels. Another man in his forties, who works at a company, said he did not object to women working at a mixed environment, provided they observe respect and decency. He stressed the need for women to break free from fear and traditions and to increase their self-confidence. (Al Diyar, April 17, 2018)

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Bipod honors Lebanese ballerina Georgette Gebara

18-4-2018

Within the Beirut International Platform of Dance, Bipod, the Maqamat Dance Theatre honored yesterday the Lebanese ballerina, academic and choreographer Georgette Gebara for her contribution to founding and development of the classical ballet dance in Lebanon. Gebara received to this end the Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2018 during a ceremony held at Sursok Museum. After thanking the festival organizers, Gebara pointed out that usually, in the world of art, there is a big deal of egotism especially in the absence of recognition and credit. For her part, Bipod director, Mia Habis, said Gebara has aimed at the societal mindset, shaking and questioning the authority of preconceived inherited thoughts, and proving that one can really become a professional dancer in this country and employ dancing not only as a career, but as a swift and effective tool for change. Screenings followed which illuminated Gebara’s experience. (Al Hayat, April 18, 2018)

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L’Oreal honors 20 scientific female researchers

17-4-2018

The L’Oréal Foundation celebrated on March 22, the 20th anniversary of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science program at UNESCO Paris headquarters. Five women were honored for their major scientific contributions in the fields of medicine, paleontology, molecular biology and ecology, in addition to, 15 female rising scientific talents. To recall, over the past 20 years, the L’Oréal-UNESCO program has spotlighted 102 winners and supported more than 3000 young and 102 female scientists, including 3 Nobel women Laureates, sparking greater appreciation for them within the scientific community. And, in order to further collaboration between men and women, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO launched the ambitious new initiative, ‘Male Champions for Women in Science’. The latter will involve male leaders through a charter of commitments to encourage them to work with their female colleagues, and hence change the system and employ women potential for the benefit of all. (The full names of winning laureates and honored women scientists can be found on the following link: https://goo.gl/adK7TF). (Al Akhbar, April 17, 2018)

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Encouraging Marje3yoon women to participate in the upcoming elections

17-4-2018

As part of the ongoing preparations for the May parliamentary elections, Princess Nadwa Harfoush Khatib, wife of Future candidate for the Sunni seat on the Marje3yoon-Hasbaya district, held a gathering for the women of Arkoob, Hasbaya and Marje3yoon in Shab3a last Sunday. Harfoush, on the occasion, praised the role of women in the development and advancement of society, stressing the need to give them their rights in various areas of life, particularly in this specific part of Lebanon. For his part, Khatib hailed the distinctive social role of women, urging them to participate extensively in the parliamentary elections set for May 6. (Al Mustaqbal, April 17, 2018)

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Safadi supports 3 women projects in Akkar

17-4-2018

The Safadi Foundation signed yesterday cooperation agreements with 3 women associations to fund development undertakings in the field of aromatic herbs in the district of Akkar. This comes as part of the ‘Women active in rural economic development- WARED’ project within the Afkar 3 Program funded by the European Union and managed by the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform, in cooperation with the Municipality of Qobiyat, the Union of the Municipalities of kaitaa’ and Joumeh in Akkar. The following associations won 7000 Euro to implement their respective projects as such: Kouni Anti for ‘Atayeb al Wared’ projects; Social Work for ‘Beit el Mooneh’ and Ain al Zahab Women association for the project ‘Mathanitna’ (Our Mill). To note, some 11 women associations in Akkar have submitted their proposals after undergoing training on proposal writing. WARED project to recall, aims to promote the role of women as catalysts for achieving a balanced and sustainable economic development in Akkar, build their capacities to use modern technology in the manufacture of traditional agro-food products, and diversify and expand the sources of income of rural women in the aromatic plant production. (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, April 17, 2018)

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Women’s role in strengthening governance in Baalbaq

16-4-2018

Abaad organization, the Family Support Center in Labweh, North Beqaa and Creadel-Lebanon organized a talk on Saturday entitled, ‘The role of women in consolidating local governance’. The event was held under the patronage of Baalbaq mayor, Hussein Lakis, who stressed the vital presence of women in politics, public administration and the private sector. Speeches given on the occasion outlined the definition of local governance and the significance of its application as a link between the administrative and political aspects, as well as the importance of women’s involvement and participation in the local authorities. The speakers included, the director of the Faculty of Law and Political and Administrative Sciences at the Lebanese University, fourth branch, Dr. Akram Yaghi; university professor, Dr. Ghada Sharim Ata; the member of the Planning and Studies Committee at the Lebanese Council of Women, Dr. Batul Yahfufi; deputy mayor of Arsal, Rima Kronbi; the technical supervisor in social intervention in cases of gender-based violence and coordinator of Labwa Family Support Center, Sahar Samhun. (Al Akhbar, April 16, 2018)

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