Kataeb party in favor of women's work & family maintenance

Kataeb MP and former Minister Salim Sayegh emplasized the importance of wome's human, political, economic and social rights especially their right to work.  He considered that women’s main role is to maintain their families but this does not contradict with the necessity of their participation in the job market on equal footing with men.  Sayegh was speaking at a seminar yesterday entitled "Women's mission: family and work" organised to celebrate the launch of a women parish commitee within the Maronite parish of Sarba.  Sayegh also noted that laws should strengthen women's role and give them “special” treatment.  He also emphasized that international treaties commit Lebanon to give women their full right so that they can contribute to the development of their community.  He called for operationalising protection measures to allow home-based work which is in line with technological advances and IT communication. Sayegh concluded by calling for more flexible small loans for women so that they become entrepreneurs within their environments.  He also suggested the need to change traditional mindsets which challenge women's participation and considered that women can alleviate unemployment and poverty through allowing them to generate income and improve livelihoods.
(Source: Al-Mustaqbal 30 December, 2014)