Elissa award in support of women’s businesses

Ms. Yvonne Cochrane from Lebanon was selected as one of the four recipients of the annual Elissa award in recognition of her efforts to preserve Lebanese heritage.  All four laureates were also recognized for their influential work in the Mediterranean area which aimed at encouraging women to go into business and to excel in various sectors.  The laureates included Rodi Kratsa from Greece who played a role in strengthening women’s role in the Mediterranean region, Cheriffa Khaddar from Algeria for her efforts in combating violence against women and Suheir Belhassen from Tunisia for her work in upholding human rights.  The awards will be handed in Greece during a celebration which will be held at the Acropolis on Sunday 12 October 2014.
To be noted that the Elissa award was launched on 25 June 2014 by the Tyre Institution and in partnership with MED 21 programme and Didon Gold Award of Carthage, with the aim of strengthening equality and equal opportunities as well as strengthening women’s role in the Mediterranean basin.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 17 September 2014