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Women’s rally in Beirut on April 13 and 14

9-4-2019

For the second consecutive year, Beirut will host on April 13 and 14, the 2nd edition of the Rallye des Graces of classic cars with the participation of 45 women from 19 Arab and European countries. The event will be held under the patronage of prime minister Saad Hariri, in collaboration with ATCL. An Nahar spoke to the head of the organizing party, Shahrazad Rizk, who said she was gratified that Arab women are the first to launch the idea in the Middle East shared by prominent peers in business and activists. Rizk maintained that the activity has a touristic side to it namely promoting the image of Lebanon and its vision, and contemplating its scenic nature. Participants, she boasted, will become ambassadors after they return to their countries recounting what they saw and experienced. Rizk also pointed out that the number of participants in last year’s edition (25 women) increased this year to 45. She pledged to continue to promote the race in order to include it in the annual calendar of sports events with the aim to expand cooperation and communication among women contestants from Lebanon and outside at all levels and fields. (An Nahar, April 9, 2019)

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Food truck park brings life to Saida and its environs

9-4-2019

Saida hosted on April 6 and 7 the Food Truck Park organized by Samco Management S.A.L owner of the project, which took place at the Mirjan roundabout. About 23 food trucks of different sizes participated in the project which stretches on a 4300 square meters’ area, offering an assortment of delicacies appeasing various tastes at affordable prices. The event also included a safe recreational space for families and children and a special area equipped for people of special needs, Noting, that the activity, launched under the patronage of Future MP Bahia Hariri, has attracted scores of residents of the southern capital and environs. The project’s general director, Mahmud Bakhur, said Saida today restates its role as the capital of the South. He recalled how the idea came to his mind and its vivacity from the tourism, economic and development aspects. Hariri for her part, stressed the importance of the venture as a vital touristic facility and a life breath to its people and visitors. (Al Mustaqbal, April 9, 2019)

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Civil marriage in Lebanon, between law and practice

8-4-2019

Beirut Madinati member, lawyer Nayla Geagea, organized on April 3 a seminar entitled, ‘The right of civil marriage in Lebanon: between law and practice’. The purpose is to inform the debate on the civil marriage which has resurfaced recently by correcting misinterpretations of the constitution and laws. On the occasion, Geagea tackled Decree 60 L.R of the year 1936 related to the confessional system of religious denominations in Lebanon. According to Article 10 of said decree, in one of its provisos ‘Lebanese belonging to a religious sect subject to the ordinary right and Lebanese who do not belong to a sect, should submit to the civil law in matters related to personal status’. The importance of this article, Geagea explained, is that it recognizes the right of non-members of the 18 sects in the country to submit to civil law in personal status matters. Hence, Geagea added, “We have an absolute right to freedom of belief, mandated by the law and guaranteed by the Constitution, but which in practice is different.” Geagea pointed out that the right to choose the form of relationship with the State outside religious sects is also acknowledged by the Constitution, and applies as well to the right to civil marriage which does not require a law to attest it. Marriage contracts should be regulated within a framework of relevant legislations through the enforcement of a foreign law like the Cypriot law, she recommended. Lebanon is not a secular state, because it does not enforce citizens to civil marriage following the religious marriage, she said. This means, we admit to the pluralism and multiculturalism of the Lebanese people, which gives us an edge over other secular countries, she added, comparing the Lebanese model to the Swiss one, with a slight difference, that Lebanese sects correspond to linguistic groups in Switzerland. (Al Akhbar, April 6, 2019)

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Amal Alamuddin appointed as British Ambassador for freedom of press

8-4-2019

The UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Jeremy Hunt, appointed prominent human rights lawyer of Lebanese origin and wife of Hollywood star, George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin, as ambassador of free press. In an article he wrote to The Sun newspaper, Hunt said: “We will work together to ensure the legal protection of journalists and promote laws across the world that fight hate and fake news,” adding, “I will do my best to help journalists do their job in a safe environment.” For her part, Alamuddin said she aims to build up new legal initiatives that help secure a more effective international response to assaults on the freedom of press and media. Alamuddin was speaking on the sideline of the G7 foreign ministers meeting held in France on Friday and Saturday, where she was accompanied by Hunt. Media reports have indicated that Alamuddin’s appointment is part of a campaign kicked off by Hunt to place press freedom as a priority task in his position, preparing his country to become world leader in promoting the safety of journalists worldwide as well as an umbrella for independent media. (Al Diyar, April 7, 2019)

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LCU annual Career Fair 2019

8-4-2019

The Lebanese Canadian University (LCU)- Aintura inaugurated on Friday its annual career fair 2019 which has become a regular platform for employers to meet young graduates. More than 30 companies and establishments participated in the event, in addition to an outstanding presence of the public sector in an attempt to encourage students to enter security and Army ranks. On the occasion, LCU president, Dr Roni Abi Nakhleh, said that the Lebanese youth is currently passing through difficult times. Fresh graduates who worked hard during college years to build a social and professional future eventually discover that employment opportunities are limited in the country, Abi Nakhleh maintained. Yet despite all this, “We, at LCU, seek to remain a glimpse of hope for our students and young generation of men and women,” he said. Abi Nakhleh also stressed that the career fair has become a yearly space for students to learn hands on about the public and private sector prospects and invest what they learned to meet the labor market requirements. (Al Diyar, April 8, 2019)

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Horeca 2019 closes with high expectations

8-4-2019

The 26th edition of the hospitality and food services Horeca Lebanon closed on April 5 after hosting more than 70 local and international food specialists in over 20 sideline competitions and workshops. Recalling, the expo which attracted some 15,000 local, regional and international guests, showcased more than 500 brands from 350 exhibitors and hosted a number of events, namely the annual hospitality forum. The latter gathered a number of notable speakers who addressed current topics of concern to the industry. The director general of Hospitality Services, the event organizer, Jumana Damus Salameh, boasted that this year’s edition was the biggest to date since the launch of the expo. She said that despite the difficult economic conditions in the region, the number of showgoers was remarkable, reflecting a trust in Horeca and inspiring it to maintain its status as a prominent commercial occasion in the area. (An Nahar, April 6, 2019)

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Profiles of 3 young Syrian women entrepreneurs

5-4-2019

In its issue of today, Al Akhbar newspaper spotlighted three young women from Syria, Vicky Talar Harnetsian (24), Mariam Rai’ (20) and Alya Ashkar (22). Harnetsian, Al Akhbar wrote, began making earrings and accessories for her sister, but was drawn to the idea of having her own commercial enterprise of handmade accessories. So, she took photos of her finished products and posted them online. Rai’, Al Akhbar said, kicked off her clothing import and sale project by promoting the products through friends and relatives and broadcasting them on Whatsapp or Facebook. The idea came to her few months ago, but developed quickly into a network of 6 virtual friends who assisted her in delivering the clothes to interested customers. As for Alya Ashkar, Al Akhbar said she collected bags and eyeglasses and sold them by directly contacting customers and producers via social media networks. Speaking to the newspaper, Harnetsian boasted, “My company is my home, and my office is my desk. From the start of my project, I wanted to secure a monthly income separate from my family’s.” Rai’ in turn said: “I work to establish and prove myself and not for the sake of money only.” While Ashkar noted: “I wanted to feel responsible and independent. I faced many logistical and social obstacles, but always met them with perseverance.” The article can be found on the following link: https://bit.ly/2UB1GEk. (Al Akhbar, April 5, 2019)

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Claudine Rukuz: Political parties have role in raising women’s political participation

5-4-2019

The head of the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), president of the Supreme Council of Arab Women Organization, Claudine Aoun Rukuz, reminded of the low representation level of women in the Parliament. She pointed out that NCLW is working to push lawmakers to approve the women representation quota, on the one hand, and is working in parallel with political parties to this effect. Rukuz was speaking at the workshop on ‘the political representation of women in Lebanon’ organized by NCLW, in collaboration with ESCWA Center for Women (ECW). Rukuz explained that the current electoral law, based on the proportional system, boasts big chances of success to candidates running on political parties lists. Hence, political parties have key role in any procedure that raises women’s representation in the Legislature. Rukuz revealed the Commission’s intention to open channels of dialogue with said parties and discuss obstacles impeding Lebanese women’s advancement inside the organizational cadre of parties, which eventually prevents the adequate nomination of women by those parties. (Al Diyar, April 5, 2019)

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My Nationality Campaign follow up with Democratic Gathering

5-4-2019

A delegation from My Nationality is A Right For Me And My Family Campaign met yesterday the Democratic Gathering MP Hadi Abul Hosn to discuss the latest updates on the nationality law amendment proposal submitted by the Gathering to secure women’s right to confer nationality to their family members (c.f: https://goo.gl/8psCAh). Both sides agreed on a number of steps to be launched by the beginning of next week. Abu Hosn promised to discuss the issue with House Speaker on the one hand, and coordinate with relevant committees, notably the Defense, the Interior and Municipalities, and the Administration and Justice committees, on the other, demanding inclusion of bill on agenda of said committees. For her part, the Campaign’s coordinator, Karima Shebbo, in agreement with Abul Hosn, categorically rejected all partial solutions, like studying files separately or issuance of so- called green cards, because, as she maintained, rights cannot be manipulated according to preferential and confessional standards. Shebbo explained that Lebanese women’s right to grant nationality to their children has been hijacked and should be remedied the sooner, ensuring a gender equality in complete citizenship. The Campaign commended Abul Hosn’s human rights and humanitarian approach away from unfounded concerns to the end of achieving social justice for all. (Al Diyar, Electronic Nashra, NNA, Al Anbaa, April 5, 2019)

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Horeca 2019 Hospitality Expo kicks off

4-4-2019

Hospitality Services launched on April 2nd the 26th edition of Horeca Lebanon, the largest exhibition for hospitality and food services at Beirut Seaside Arena with the theme, ‘for a better sector’. The 4-day event was held under the patronage of tourism minister Avedis Guidanian and with the presence of heads of unions, associations and dignitaries in the industry. The managing director of Hospitality Services, event organizer, Jumana Damus Salameh, revealed that the expo is expected to attract over 18,000 food experts and more than 300 local and international exhibitors namely from Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE and the US. It will provide showgoers the opportunity to explore end line products and services of more than 2,500 brands, according to Salameh, who boasted, “We are celebrating our biggest edition to date this year.” For his part, Guidanian said Horeca has become a landmark for tourism in the country, pointing to a determination to revive the sector to be a boost for the national economy, and anticipating a promising summer season full of tourists. (Al Diyar, April 3, 2019)

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