Recommendations of the alphabet and women workshop

The International Center for Copyright and Law Studies organized a workshop under the title “Alphabet and Women Growing Together”. In his opening speech, president of the Center, Lawyer Shadi Abu Issa said that despite Lebanon’s partaking in many law-related international conventions, yet still it lingers behind in effective implementation or observation of those agreements. He stressed the significance of commitment to all aspects of these international conventions. Secretary, Andira Zuheiri, highlighted the important role of women in society urging the strengthening of that role away from discrimination, violence or marginalization, while emphasizing the strong relation in education between women and the alphabet. Chairperson of the Child Association, Monsi Haidar, underlined the role of family in developing an innovative society and in enhancing the economic, social and cultural roles of women. For his part, Dr. Fadi Hada tackled the phenomenon of violence against women, stressing the need to support civil society groups and to develop laws to protect women and the family, support awareness campaigns and programs and to train social workers. In conclusion, the International Center for Copyright and Law Studies praised every woman who acts to protect and bring her family together. A number of recommendations were issued at the end of the workshop namely: Develop existing family rights related legislation while making sure that they are implemented; amend discriminatory laws and decisions in line with human rights principles; set up a national family commission similar to the national relief commission; develop cultural campaigns and seminars to educate citizens, politicians, law professionals, members of the security and the judiciary bodies, in collaboration with universities, civil organizations and trade unions; establish a competent jurisdiction to receive complaints about family rights assaults; set up a special liaison office at every ministry to be responsible for family rights issues; organize cultural festivities related to the Lebanese Alphabet, innovation and copyright inside and outside Lebanon; develop the cultural, historical and tourism centers and finally launce media campaigns to reflect Lebanon’s rich historic culture. (Al Diyar, 15 March 2015)