BLC aims at becoming a reference for women servicing in the Middle East

Al Diyar published a feature which ranked the Lebanese Bank for Commerce as the first bank in Lebanon and the Middle East to aim at becoming a financial and banking reference for women. The newspaper reported that BLC was the first bank to join the Global Banking Alliance for Women (GBA) and to sign the agreement issued by the United Nations, UN Women and UN Global Impact. This showcases the bank’s commitment to support and empower women and enhance their role and in their capacity as a strategic partner representing half the society. BLC, it will be recalled, has kicked off a project termed “We-Initiative” three years ago under the banner of empowering women. This initiative provides women with the support they need to enhance their financial autonomy and ultimately promote the concept of equal opportunity between men and women. In this respect, CEO of BLC, Maurice Sahnawi, stressed the vital role of women in the economy and the need to equip them with the right tools that help build their capacities and therefore, contribute to their advancement in the world of business, finance and entrepreneurships. In a practical step, BLC launched a new website dedicated to women and characterized by its independent content which acts as a platform for social communication and exchange of ideas and experiences between women: http://we-initiative.com/ . The website also offers suggestions for practical solutions to various professional problems which women face, as well as showcases the experience of business women. The bank also organises various events to honor pioneer women such as granting, under the supervision of an independent jury, an annual banking award for the best project run by a women in Lebanon. (Al Diyar, 27 February, 2015)