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Investigation judge of Mount Lebanon, Rami Abdalla, suspended a Lebanese woman citizen accused for attempting to murder her maid.
The woman was taken to jail while the philipino maid was transferred to hospital in a critical situation. The maid was covered in scars and bruises due to the continuous torture she was exposed to. She was also suffering from a severe case of malnutrition since her employer cut food off her.

Original text in Arabic: Al-Akhbar

 

Kura crafts’ manufacturing is deteriorating almost completely mainly due to the lack of governmental support and their inability to compete the imported goods. Even the pantry and crafts workshop established by Najat Zoghbi, the mayor of Majdal, did not reach the aimed standards due to the lack of financial support and the lack of governmental protection to local products.

Original text in Arabic: Assafir

The Lebanese union for development celebrated yesterday the graduation of the fourth class of women trainees on Microsoft program. This program is part of a series of programs organized by the union to empower women to have a more effective role in their societies and surroundings.

Orogonal text in Arabic: Al-Diyar

 

The work of Palestinian woman in political parties is restricted to social and awareness raising activities and programs, at the time she is absent from political participation. These results were demonstrated by an investigation performed by Al-Hayat newspaper, where reality indicates that the success of civic organizations in the Palestinian camps is linked, to a large extent, with effective efforts and initiatives for women actors. The Palestinian woman is also characterized by her educational work, but she’s still absent from the active participation in the political decision.

Original text in Arabic: http://alhayat.com/Details/428346">Al-Hayat
 

L’association Abaad a lancé une nouvelle campagne pour encourager les hommes à lutter contre la violence touchant les femmes. Intitulée « Sois un homme et lutte contre la violence portée aux femmes », cette initiative aidera à faire prévaloir l’égalité entre les sexes.

La première campagne, visant les hommes, avait été lancée l’année dernière et avait pour titre « De toutes mes forces pour lutter contre la violence exercée sur les femmes » (L'Orient Le Jour)

The Safadi Association wrapped up the Let Us Face Violence Together project, launched in Tripoli earlier this year. As a part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the project is funded by UNFPA and aimed at raising awareness on violence against women.

Original text in Arabic: Annahar