Achievements of the Association of University Women and of its President, Ilham Bsat

Nahar newspaper published a report about Dr. Ilham Kallab Bsat, a woman who, according to the daily newspaper, is highly equipped and qualified to enter political life given her experience in academic and public life and her work at the Lebanese University, the Saint Joseph University and the American University of Beirut.  Bsat is also a women's rights activist and a member of the NCLW as well as the President of the Association of University Women.  In the report, Bsat spoke about the achievements of her association notably at the level of combatting violence against women.  She added that the work of the organisation includes awareness raising sessions on the importance of women's right. Bsat also noted the work of the organisation with students whom it introduces to national values via a creative competition which theme this year focuses on accepting others and the right to diversity.  This, for her, is a new opportunity to prove the extent to which the new generation is able to create new ideas to fight against racism and rejection of other people.
Source: Al-Nahar 31 October 2014