Closing of the US and Norwegian funded project entitled “when women talk CEDAW”

The Partnership Center for Development and Democracy PCDD completed the two phases of its project entitled “when women talk CEDAW” during an event which was held for this purpose at the UNESCO palace with the participation of representatives of many partner organizations as well as representatives of the American and Norwegian embassies.  The second phase of the project included the organisation of 45 gatherings which were held in different parts of the Lebanese Mohafazats, and carrying the slogan of “open your eyes and get to know your rights in CEDAW”.  The first phase included a number of workshops organized by PCDD and targeting staff of sister organizations with the aim of introducing them to CEDAW.

The final event included a review of the opinions of participants in the project especially in relation to what they gained from the workshops followed by a distribution of certificates.  Key note addresses were made by Stine Horn, the first secretary at the Norwegian embassy in Lebanon and Lina Alam Eddine, PCDD President. Alam Eddine spoke about the need for an advanced vision of Lebanon which will improve the situation of women in addition to the transformation toward a civil, secular and democratic state where all citizens are equal.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 7 April 2014