A candlelight vigil will be held for four victims of femicide (3 women and 1 child) who lost their lives this week to senseless violence. […]
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The glass ceiling is real: Lebanon’s new cabinet only includes one woman
A new 30-minister government has been announced under Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, weeks after the latter was nominated to form the country’s new cabinet. The […]
What message is Miss Lebanon sending out to young women?
I didn’t watch Miss Lebanon. I am not a fan of beauty pageant shows. I believe their current format is outdated, restrictive and in need […]
Solar power to the people: S. Lebanon women’s cooperative eyes renewable energy
Lebanon is in the midst of a reemerging waste crisis, but this isn’t stopping some groups from making the switch to renewable energy. In a […]
Lebanese news outlets using scandals and “sex news” for ratings, enough!
As I was going through the newsfeed this morning, just minding my own business, trying to catch up on what’s going on in the country, I […]
16 year-old girl allegedly gang raped by 3 men is Lebanon’s own Fatmagül, part II
A young girl was allegedly gang raped in north Lebanon, the National News Agency reported on Sunday. She was only 16. Her assailants? Three men identified […]
Arsal turns new page; Elects female environmental activist to council
The northeastern border town of Arsal, long portrayed in the news as the hub of Syrian rebel fighters and the death pit of Lebanese Army […]
Women for Mukhtar; A dream of equal representation in Lebanon
As the municipal elections take the lead in the populous’ priority list, the race for mukhtars remains more or less muted. While women have presented […]