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Implementation of national strategy on women and Child on course

13-12-2019

MP Inaya Ezzedine announced that the strategy set forward by the Parliamentary Woman and Child Committee emanates from a vision based on the principle of commitment to playing an active role in improving the status of women and children and protecting their human rights. Ezzedine, who was speaking after a meeting of the committee to present the action plan for 2019-2020, reiterated the four strategic goals outlined in the plan. They are: 1, a complete awareness of the facts discriminating against women in the Lebanese laws and the requisites to eliminate them to ensure that women enjoy full citizenship on equal par with men; 2, a legislature whose members are cognizant of the importance of issues related to women and children and of the positive effects of furthering their conditions on the sustainable political, economic and human development; 3, an effective parliamentary monitoring of the government’s work in the implementation of laws related to woman and child, and 4, an active and permanent liaison with various groups and categories of the Lebanese society to secure a balanced representation of their interests. In conclusion, Ezzedine stressed that the implementation of above strategy is underway through several draft laws submitted during 2019 aimed to lay the groundwork for a consistent legal system that safeguards the rights women and children. (NNA, December 12, 2019)
 

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Final ruling on February 27 on child Tannus’s case

11-12-2019

Beirut Single Criminal Judge Rula Sfeir concluded yesterday the trial in the case of child Ella Tannus who suffered a medical error back in June 2015 leading to the amputation of her four limbs (https://lkdg.org/ar/node/13147). The final pronouncement in the case was set for this February 27. Recalling, that in April 2017, the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Beirut filed court cases against three physicians and three hospitals, namely, Al Maouant Hospital in Jbeil, AUBMC and Hotel Dieu Hospital (https://lkdg.org/node/16283). During yesterday’s session which was devoted to hearings from the defendant and plaintiff’s attorneys, lawyer Sakhr Hashem, defending the doctor who examined the child at Al Mauounat, submitted a study about a case in the US similar to the case of Tannus which pointed out that the complications were caused by genetic immunodeficiency disorders. Hashem claimed that the child reached the AUBMC in a stable condition, a statement which was refuted by the plaintiff’s attorney, Nader Shafi, who based his facts on medical examinations taken at Lebanese and French hospitals and which proved Tannous did not suffer any immunodeficiency. Shafi sustained the child was infected with Streptococcus bacteria as a result of tardy diagnosis on part of Al Maouanat doctor and the other two hospitals. For her part, the AUBMC attorney, Miriam Khawand, maintained that the child reached the hospital in a very critical condition. (Al Akhbar, December 11, 2019)

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Extension of foreign workers permits until end of year

11-12-2019

The labor minister in the caretaker government, Kamil Abu Sleiman, issued a circular yesterday ordering the extension of the work and residency permits as well as clearances, for foreign workers until December 31, 2019 because of the current unstable conditions in the country. The decision aims to alleviate further burdens and additional fees on ordinary employees and citizens who could not complete the procedural papers at the labor ministry, the circular said. (Al Diyar, December 11, 2019)

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Role of Saida women in the popular uprising

10-12-2019

In its issue of today, An Nahar spotlighted the presence of Saida women in the popular uprising which erupted on October 17, praising their active role in the demonstrations. The newspaper spoke to Hanaa Amin, a mother of three, jurist and Arab language teacher at the Mirjan Public High School, Saida. Amin, An Nahar wrote, was keen to head every day to the famous Iliya revolt square in the city, accompanied by regular group of women and students. She introduced them to the main goals of the protests, notably the accountability of the corrupt politicians and public servants, recovery of the plundered money, the formation of a new government outside the regime and early parliamentary elections. Amin stressed her continuous participation in all marches and demos targeting the public departments and banking institutions, maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude between men and women in the revolts. All groups of people are partaking, she said, pointing to the remarkable presence of the youth, namely high school and university students. (An Nahar, December 10, 2019)

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Finnish Sanna Marin, youngest woman PM in the world

10-12-2019

The Finnish transport minister, Sanna Marin, 34, was chosen as serving prime minister by the Social Democratic Party which leads a coalition government of 5 parties all led by women. Marin, who won be a majority of 32 against 29 votes, will be sworn in today to become the world’s youngest prime minister ever, taking over from outgoing Antti Rinne. Marin will be the third PM in the Nordic country, noting that the four other female party leaders are under 35. Marin, who was raised in Tampere by a single mother and her same sex partner, always described herself as coming from a LGBT family and has been undistinguishable as a real family. She praised her upbringing which she said has a deep influence on her political views. Marin graduated from Pirkkala High School in 2004 and followed up her study in administrative sciences at the University of Tampere and was elected to the City Council of the 230,000 population Tampere when she was 27. In 2015, she was elected as a Democrat Party MP in the electoral district of Pirkanma before she became the minister of transport last June. (Al Akhbar, December 10, 2019)

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“Not your honor," a song against sexual violence on women

9-12-2019

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Abaad organization launched a music video “Not your honor” (Mamnou’ah min al ard). The song seeks to highlight sexual violence against women, as said Abaad campaign officer, Alia Awada. “We wanted to generate the idea of the clip at this particular time, since we cannot isolate ourselves from what is happening in our country.” The role of women is evident in their participation in the protests or in debates focusing on the discriminatory laws against them, Awada explained. The song is a revolution against all notions, norms and mindsets. It links issues with legislations, and stresses the following: “No, I am not your honor, and neither a second class citizen. I am a citizen and a human being, and you have to deal with me as such, Awada concluded. (An Nahar, December 6, 2019)

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Iraqi uprising women icons

9-12-2019

In its issue of today, Al Akhbar newspaper spotlighted the extraordinary female presence in the ongoing protests in Iraq, popularly known as the ‘October Revolution’. Women in Iraq have become the icons and the real assets of the rebellion, present in the main revolt square, Al Tahrir, and in various areas in the southern provinces, Al Akhbar wrote. They help in the preparation of meals for the protestors, standing by them and chanting the slogans calling for reform and breaking the dominant patriarchal mindset prevalent in society. According to Al Akhbar, the contribution of the different feminist groups in supporting the protestors’ demands, indicates that Iraqi women have become more aware of their role and rights. Quoting activist Maysun Baidani, Al Akhbar said the current demands of the Iraqi women have gone beyond calls for employment. They now aspire to change their legal status in the personal status laws. This is achieved through enacting modern legislations that ensure their rights and dignity to replace the outdated tribal laws that discriminate against women, especially in rural areas, and giving them access to the parliament. One protestor, Sarah Ali, said Iraqi women are determined not to return to their homes until they reclaim their demands in revolutionizing the social and economic status quo. Recalling, that since 2003, Iraq has been in security turmoil, where terrorist extremist groups have left thousands of widows and orphans. According to the planning ministry figures, the number of widows has exceeded 820,000, 55% of which are above 50 years, 35% between 22 and 29 years and 10% between 16 and 21 years. The rate of unemployment has reached nearly 55% among females. (Al Akhbar, December 9, 2019)

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American Medal to Lebanese-Armenian woman writer

9-12-2019

Among some 60,000 goodreads nominated for the award, ‘The Masks’ by the Canadian Lebanese author, Nataly Restokian, received the international gold medal from the Los Angeles-based Literary Titans. Around 14 books were shortlisted for the top three awards: the medal, silver and bronze, noting that Restokian is the only Arab woman participating. The book, expected to be published by the global shopping portal Amazon, is currently the best-selling according to the latest statistics. The Masks, to note, is now available as an audiobook beating a new record after its classification by world critics as a ‘five-star’ publication. In an interview with NNA, Restokian dedicated her success to every Arab woman who silently suffers for fear of censure from family and society. (An Nahar, December 7, 2019)

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French honor to Lebanese woman expert in renewable energy

6-12-2019

Lebanese engineer, Nadine Adra, received yesterday the French Knight of the Legion of Honor in recognition of her achievements in the field of renewable energy over the past 20 years. Adra, from Tripoli, North Lebanon, is presently the director general of a company affiliated with Total France and specialized in energy building and the environment. She studied at the Greek Orthodox National Girls School and earned her degree in civil engineering from the Lebanese University in 1996. She received a full scholarship to complete her master’s in Lyon and earned a certificate in corporate management from ESSEC and EMLYON. Recalling that Adra, who holds a PhD in sustainable energy, was granted the French citizenship in recognition of developing studies in energy, green buildings and the environment. It should be noted, that Adra has in 2009 won the EU Sustainable Energy Award and in 2014 the title of the Femmes de L’economie. She served as an expert in the European Commission and the International Energy Agency in the period between 2005 and 2014, and since 2015, she is a consultant for the French Foreign Trade. (Lebanon 24, December 6, 2019) 
 

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Iraq: Women and youth, 8 million people below poverty line

5-12-2019

In its issue of today, An Nahar shed light on the participation of women and youth in the ongoing popular uprising in Iraq in protest over the living conditions. The newspaper mentioned a 57-year old widow, Um Salah, who is one of the regulars in demonstrators south of the country with her 7 unemployed sons despite oppressive forces which have killed hundreds. Um Salah said she walks daily to the protest squares because she cannot afford to pay for a cab, to demand an improvement to the dire economic and living situation. For his part, young university instructor, holder of master’s degree in PE, Mohanad Fadel, is another demonstrator whose monthly wage barely exceeds USD 40 and is forced to work on a taxi to meet his basic needs. On this, professor of economics, Musa Khalaf, explained that the economic factor is the main cause of the protests which covered most of the cities in central and southern Iraq. The low per capita income, (USD 600 per year), coupled with a high poverty rate (25%) and unemployment (30%), have accumulated to set off the continuing revolt against the government, Khalaf said. There are more than 8 million people below the poverty line in the 40-million population country. (An Nahar, December 5, 2019)

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