The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), represented by its president, Claudine Aoun Rukuz, signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with UN Women, represented by its director, Rachel Dore-Weeks, aimed to coordinate efforts to achieve common goals on women, peace and security. This step is reportedly a part of the national action plan on Lebanon for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and stepping up the implementation of various international agreements and conventions, as well as efforts to protect women and girls against all forms of violence. Rukuz, on the occasion, said the MoU contributes to putting into practice the National Strategy for Women in Lebanon, pointing out that projects and activities planned under said MoU, constitute a progressive step in improving the status of women in the country at all levels. Rukuz also mentioned other topics observed by the above agreement, including promoting women’s economic empowerment, increasing their political participation and supporting Lebanon’s efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the 17 UN Sustainable Goals, namely Goal 5 on reaching gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. (NNA, July 15, 2019)