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06 February 2023
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01 February 2023
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Lebanon
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Lebanon:
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28 November 2022
UNIC Beirut Delves Into 2022 World Cup through a PODCAST
In the run-up to Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 and as part of the global “Football for the Goals” initiative, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Beirut produced a special episode of #TheUrbanAthletePodcast dedicated to this mega sporting event featuring football experts who gave insights about the tournament, shared professional experiences, and highlighted the role of SDGs in this game.
The episode was divided into two parts. The first part featured Former FIFA Elite Referee Andre El-Haddad and President of the Lebanese Wushu Kungfu Federation/University Professor Dr. Georges Nseir who, together with the host Coach Ryan Merheb, discussed the performances of the countries that qualified to the Cup, looking ahead to what is expected after this year’s Cup kickoff. They focused on the process of becoming a referee and the status of female referees in Lebanon. In the second part Ali and Youssef El-Hajj, two brothers who are football players in two major football clubs in Lebanon, shared their professional experiences, success stories, as well as insights about the global tournament.
Throughout the episode, guests tackled the FIFA Sustainability Strategy and stressed the importance of organizing eco-friendly tournaments. Each one of them chose one SDG and pledged to work on achieving it until 2030.
The podcast, originally released in April on the International Day of Sport for Development, aims to influence behaviors and galvanize action within sports, and to inspire people to consider sport as a valuable tool to overcome obstacles or crises. You can watch our episodes on basketball, mental health, athletes with disabilities, e-sports, self-defense and strike force on UNIC Beirut’s Youtube Channel.
Also under “Football for the Goals,” the Centre developed a social media package consisting of Twitter polls and Instagram quizzes related to the participation of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Kuwait in the World Cup (countries served by UNIC Beirut) and the UN’s strategic alliance with FIFA, in addition to WHO and FIFA’s “Healthy 2022 World Cup” campaign, the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, Qatar’s MoU with UN Women, and many other topics.
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28 September 2022
UN Lebanon Greening Restaurants: A Business with an Impact
"Generating profit might be easy, but it's hard to reach a point where you're proud of your work," says Aline Kamakian, 53, owner of Mayrig Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon.
Over the past nine years, Aline has been working on reducing the environmental footprint of her business, and today she is transforming Mayrig into a zero-waste project with passion, perseverance, and hard work. Instead of throwing away leftovers, plastics, and glass bottles together in landfills, Aline transforms food waste into compost that nourishes plants and plastics and glass into new useful items despite the challenges.
From a Father's Dream to a Mother's Recipe
Aline launched Mayrig in 2003 to fulfill her father's dream of having a restaurant that serves authentic Armenian food. She has been working with Armenian mothers on creating recipes and platters and ended up calling the restaurant "Mayrig," which means mother in Armenian. "The restaurant's name salutes mothers for their efforts to preserve Armenian culture and traditions, and the business aims to support Armenian mothers by offering them job opportunities and ways to generate profit," Aline explains.
With wit and kindness, Aline convinced her employees about the importance of working towards greening her restaurant: "When we first started sorting, my employees thought that the extra tasks were inefficient and exhausting. But, with time, they started realizing the importance of sorting for Lebanon's environment. So today, they're keen on sorting and treating waste like we do."
Aline handled this process alone for nine years until the financial crisis hit Lebanon in 2019. With the devaluation of the Lebanese currency, business owners started moving towards reducing costs. As a result, the cost of sorting, composting, and recycling became an extra burden for Aline's business, and greening Mayrig was thus compromised for the sake of other priorities. "The high expense of transporting the food waste into the composting facilities threatened the sustenance of the initiative," Aline explains.
UN Lebanon Supports Green Restaurants & Circular Economy
Before giving up on her dream, Aline's last option was to resort to funding opportunities. Fortunately, UN Lebanon, through the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Regional Office for West Asia based in Beirut, was looking for restaurants in Mar Mikhael – Gemmayze area to partner with on targeting the waste problem in Lebanon. Under this project, which is part of the SwitchMed II Programme funded by the European Union and implemented in collaboration with local civil society organization NUSANED between July 2022 and June 2023, the UN is supporting Mayrig by collecting their food waste. "I no longer have to worry about managing the composting of food waste because someone is taking care of that," Aline explains.
Under the same project, UNEP regional office is also partnering with seven other restaurants in the same area by providing, through NUSANED, advisory services, and technical support around plastic waste management, food waste management, greening restaurants, and ways for allowing circular businesses to flourish.
In addition to restaurants, the UN is also working with households to raise their awareness on the importance of plastic prevention, reuse and recycle and incentivize them to contribute to circular economy. “For each kilogram of plastics that households put in our bins, they receive points that eventually become shopping vouchers at local businesses in the area, and this is one of the incentive mechanisms we will be using for the purpose of encouraging waste prevention under this project. This way, we are supporting families by increasing their purchasing power and local businesses by promoting their sales”, says Rasha Sukkarieh, the programme manager at NUSANED. She adds: “By doing this, we are creating a circular and more sustainable economy in the area.”
Today, Mayrig alone produces around 20Kgs of food waste and 4 to 7 Kg of plastic per day. In a country struggling with waste management, Aline hopes this initiative would reduce the negative impact of restaurants on the environment. "Multiply these numbers by 3000, which is the estimated number of restaurants in Lebanon. Imagine what all this plastic and waste are doing to our environment and health when dumped in the sea and on land?" Aline says.
Greening Restaurants is Colorful
In addition to reducing Mayrig's environmental footprint, Aline also relies on recycling to decorate her restaurant. She is turning wine bottles into colorful decorative chandeliers hung on the ceiling that cannot be missed when you enter the place. She also decorates her terrace with a green wall made from recycled plastic. For Aline, protecting the environment is vital for sustaining her business: "When you protect the environment, encourage tourism, attract new businesses, and sustain your business, it's a cycle!" Aline says.
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18 July 2022
UN Lebanon Supports Women-Led Cooperatives: Sustaining Productivity Amid Consecutive Crises
"I enjoy teaching other women food processing techniques and helping my neighbors find income generating opportunities. A lot of women across Lebanon are doing the same thing," says Samira Zoughaib Akiki, 58, the chair of Al Atayeb cooperative located in Kfardebian town, north of Beirut, Lebanon. In 2004, Samira and some other women established Al Atayeb (The Delicacies) cooperative to support their local community.
Samira’s Early Days in Food Processing
Samira began her career as a French language teacher at a local school in Kfardebian before she decided to follow her passion for cooking. One year later, in 2003, Samira resigned from teaching to enroll in a training for sewing and embroidery that Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) non-governmental organization (NGO) was organizing. As she interacted with more women, Samira realized that women villagers have very good food processing skills and that they are willing to share their knowledge. She worked with YMCA on introducing food processing workshops and eventually became a trainer in food processing. “Teaching other women food processing skills was my way of women empowerment. It also empowered me given that I was surrounded by generous women with a vision,” Samira says with a nostalgic tone.
The Cooperative Model
Although Samira enjoyed her work as a trainer, she was not fully satisfied; she wanted to do something more impactful for her community. "Knowing that locals obtain valuable agricultural and food processing skills and expertise, my colleagues and I decided to form a cooperative specialized in food processing. We believed that it would be the best business model because it helps create job opportunities for locals and divides profits equally among shareholders," Samira says.
Al Atayeb is a women-led cooperative specialized in producing Lebanese local and traditional food, such as citrus marmalade, fruit jam, fruit paste, and the famous Lebanese Makdous (Pickled eggplants in oil), and it follows the FDA criteria of food safety.
Today, the cooperative involves 13 women from various age groups who work in food processing. These women are also shareholders so they receive a share of the cooperative's profits, in addition to the salary they earn from working in food preparation and processing. “A cooperative serves the maximum benefit of the largest number of people possible, and it is a participatory form of group work that is rich with perspectives and ideas," she says.
The cooperative also supports farmers through buying their local crops and provides job opportunities to local workers who can perform necessary logistic and technical tasks that food processing requires.
UN Lebanon Supports Cooperatives
Similar to many cooperatives across Lebanon, Al Atayeb faced challenges that threatened its sustainability during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Lebanon was also reeling under the economic crisis. Not knowing how to counter the challenges, Samira and her partners learned that UN Lebanon was providing support to cooperatives across Lebanon and reached out for support.
UN Lebanon, with funds from the German Development Bank KfW, and through the UN Development Programme, mobilized 4.4 million USD to reduce the downturn impact of COVID-19 on cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs), and farmers. Under this project, UN Lebanon supported 94 cooperatives from different villages in Lebanon such as Deir Al Ahmar, Fneidek, Qana, Harissa, and Lehfed, with a focus on women, by providing cash for work and in-kind support such as raw materials, equipment, and tools. At least 6,000 individuals in Lebanon benefitted from this project, which helped them cope with the consecutive crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial crisis, and the notorious August 4 Beirut Port Explosion.
For Al Atayeb, "the UN provided monthly salaries for women to sustain their income, in addition to oil and sugar we use to produce our food, as well as the jars necessary for preserving produce," Samira says. "The type of assistance that the UN provided was very efficient because it addressed our financial needs; thus, replenishing our capital and compensating our losses. We were able to resume our activities at a time when many businesses were shutting down.”
By creating direct and indirect job opportunities, Al Atayeb cooperative has been a key factor in helping many families in Kfardebian survive the crises, making women proud of themselves and their community. "Our cooperative represents the values we believe in. We work with passion. We help our community and serve the public good," Samira says with a pride in her voice.
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11 August 2022
UN Lebanon Celebrates Youth: Say No to Hate
Dima El-Awar, 21, stands in front of the camera with confidence and ease. In addition to being a good speaker, a skill that every journalist would yearn to master, Dima is keen on promoting positive speech and accurate information. Coming from Falougha, a small yet breathtaking village in Mount Lebanon, Dima was hesitant to pursue her dream career in journalism because she thought she was not good enough for this job.
“As a young girl, I always received hateful comments about my personality and clothing style. Some people told me I was too loud; others said that I did not match the beauty standards of TVs and public figures because I did not dress up like girls. Although I used to feel bitter for receiving such comments in the past, today I smile and respond with positivity in an attempt to change other people’s attitudes,” Dima says.
Before reconciling with these negative comments, Dima studied Chinese translation instead of journalism. With time, she recognized that she should not have given up on the dream of her life because of other people’s opinions, so she transferred to studying journalism. “I didn’t want to regret not pursuing my passion when I’m old, so I decided to get over other people’s opinions and to listen to my inner voice,” Dima says with a smile.
UN Lebanon Helps Youth in Lebanon Counter Hate
In a training that UN Lebanon, through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), organized to help youth combat hate speech and misinformation under the “Youth Countering Hate Speech and Misinformation” project, Dima listened to other people’s experiences with hate speech and realized that everyone is susceptible to hate.
Dima learned about the various forms of hate speech, its impact on people, and ways for combating it so she eventually became more resilient and skillful in dealing with it. “When I understood that hate speech expresses the other person’s problems not mine, I started accepting myself. I also started accepting others for who they are and seeing the beauty in everyone,” Dima says.
The training helped Dima realize that she had taken the right decision by transferring to journalism because “journalism plays a positive role in the community as it can counter hate speech and misinformation through positive speech and accuracy,” Dima says. It also helped raise her awareness on the importance of combating hate speech and putting an end to “bullying, destructive criticism, and marginalization of anyone based on their identity.”
With funds from the Government of the Netherlands within its support to UNESCO's flagship initiative Li Beirut, and in collaboration with May Chidiac Foundation- Media Institute, UN Lebanon trained 15 youth from different regions and universities in Lebanon on media and information literacy, access to information, combatting hate speech, and countering misinformation. Under this project, the young participants produced 12 social media episodes about hate speech and misinformation after they were trained on the technical strategies for producing social media segments.
Youth: Positive Actors at Heart
Dima has always been keen on positively impacting her community and this has been manifested in her volunteering with the Lebanese Red Cross in Falougha as a paramedic and emergency medical services volunteer for the past 7 years. “Volunteering allows me to be close to people. Through volunteering, I can show solidarity to people of all ages, gender, and socioeconomic classes,” Dima says with pride.
As a believer in the importance of giving back to the community, Dima is eager to counter hate speech from her role as a young person and a future journalist. “Young people can play a major role in countering hate speech because they are the future generation. They also have the power to change perspectives, are resilient, and accept diversity,” she says. After she overcame the influence of hate speech, Dima is today more confident to stand in front of the camera and to highlight the beauty of Lebanon.
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24 October 2022
UN Lebanon Marks 77th UN Day: Reforestation for Environmental Recovery
It was a sunny Friday morning when UN staff in Lebanon embarked on an environmental mission to plant 1000 locally sourced seedlings on the occasion of UN Day in one of the reforestation sites managed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Falougha-Baabda, Eastern Beirut.
Wearing their UN Lebanon-branded white aprons and caps, around 90 staff from 22 UN agencies hiked through the peripheries of Falougha villages, passing by “The First Lebanese Flag Podium” and the Cedars Forest. Their aim is to support Lebanon’s environmental recovery through a simple Greening activity that can help contribute to cleaner air and support local communities in their endeavors to stop the country’s environmental deterioration.
“We are living the daily struggles of the people of Lebanon and we recognize with sorrow the immense challenges that have crippled the country and reversed hard-won development gains,” said Acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edouard Beigbeder. “Today, this field activity led by UN Staff, is sheer evidence of our commitment to ‘Greening’ Lebanon. Let’s continue to inspire positive change through such simple actions,” he asserted.
Reforestation As a Collective Effort
Guided by the “Oaks and Cedars” local NGO, working in the framework of the GEF-funded Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) SALMA Project (Smart Adaptation of Forest Landscapes in Mountain Areas), each UN staff planted around two seedlings including Cedar, Oak, White Hawthorn, Almond, Grecian Juniper, Syrian Pear, contributing as such to planting 1000 trees over an area of 2 hectares.
Co-funded by UNIC Beirut and FAO Office in Lebanon, the planting activity contributed to the reforestation of the 100,000 m2 in the Falougha’s forest area in the framework of the SALMA project. “Forests, rangelands and agriculture are all parts of the mosaic of landscape in Lebanon and they all contribute to food security and to the sustainability of the livelihoods. This reforestation activity shows the importance of all UN agencies working together towards achieving the UNSDGs”, said Nora Ourabah Haddad, FAO Representative in Lebanon.
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, who took part in the hike and planted several trees said, “The UN family’s celebration of UN day in Falougha through reforestation is an attempt towards conserving the environment in Lebanon, a country known for its climate and beautiful natural scenery. Our activity is part of our efforts to combat climate change which is a priority on our Agenda 2030 for a better future.”
Evoking Lebanese Natural Heritage
Most UN staff planted oaks and cedars, two of the most renowned forest plants in Lebanon that hold a patriotic connotation in the folkloric collective memory. “Hiking at the cedar forest, which is a tree that means a lot to us, was my favorite activity today,” said Hoda El-Turk, Public Information Officer at UNEP Regional Office for West Asia. “I’m happy that there are people and entities preserving these trees and bringing them to life.”
For his part, Mohammed Salih, Deputy Resident Representative at UNDP in Lebanon expressed his fervent desire to visit in a year the planted spot to see how far the planted trees have grown and to observe the impact of this One UN initiative on Falougha’s environment.
Bonding amid a breathtaking landscape
This recreational activity represented an opportunity for staff to shake off job formalities, bond together, and enjoy the beautiful landscape, particularly after three years of hard work amidst the myriad of challenges facing Lebanon.
“I think it was a great opportunity to meet my UN colleagues. Walking along the trail, we had the chance to talk about our joint work and we realized that many of us could work with each other more on reforestation, agriculture, livelihoods, and jobs for Lebanese and refugees,” said Peter Johan Rademaker, Deputy Regional Director & Director for Arab States at ILO Lebanon.
The day culminated in a fun gathering around a local and organic brunch, which included traditional Lebanese bites and drinks, followed by a group photo next to the “Secret Heart” at Lamartine Valley in Falougha.
“UN Staff are one family despite the various missions and programs we work on. Today was a great opportunity for us to meet up and to remember that we’re all here to support Lebanon,” said Bechara Maroun, Media and Communication Officer at UNESCO regional bureau.
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06 February 2023
From where I stand: “From grieving the loss of a child to starting a new agri-food business”
Ramzieh Hammoud, 52, is a Lebanese farmer from Nemrine in Akkar, the Northmost governorate of Lebanon, 119 Km from Beirut. At 33, Ramzieh faced the tragedy of losing her 3-year-old son to a fatal fall. Devastated, she resorted to agriculture to cope with her grief in her own way and found hope in growing life in soil.
Ramzieh has recently joined the business planning training provided for women working in the fruits, vegetables, and nuts value chains in the North of Lebanon, by the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), a non-profit association that aims to support women in business and women entrepreneurs. Supported by UN Women, this training is part of the UN Productive Sector Development Programme, generously funded by the Government of Canada and implemented by six United Nations entities.: FAO, UNIDO, UNDP, UNICEF, ILO, and UN Women.
My son was playing with his friends on the rooftop of our house. They were running around and playing in a pile of sand when my son slipped and fell from the rooftop to his death.
For months, I could not sleep or stop crying. I could not fathom it; how could my baby boy, who was just eating the cheese sandwich I made for him, not sleep beside me anymore? I was distraught and devastated. My husband was a great support. We grieved together and helped each other cope with the huge loss and the overwhelming feeling of guilt.
Working in agriculture got me through grief. I have been working as a farmer for more than 30 years. Since I was a young girl, I would wake up at 6 AM during the summer and spend my time in the field, sowing, cultivating, and harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables. We grew tomatoes, lettuce, cabbages, apples, pears, and strawberries, among others.
While still mourning, I began planting seeds and watching new life grow in front of my eyes. Seeing fruits and vegetables come alive helped me survive the agony. Planting and harvesting strawberries are my favorites. I use them in everything: in milkshakes, cake, and even salads.
Working the land wearing my rubber boots or soiled clothes, I would hear my neighbors' snarky remarks. They would say: “are you done being a man today?” Sometimes it bothers me, but most times, it doesn’t, because I am convinced that working is never shameful. I am proud of myself and everything I have achieved so far.
I was excited to join the business planning training provided by LLWB because I believed it would broaden my knowledge and skills in the agri-food sector. It did this and empowered me at different levels, as I have become more vocal, and more self-confident to express openly my opinions and views. I also realized that I am experienced in my field and that what I think matters. I developed memorable friendships, and I found a community with similar experiences working in agriculture.
During the five-day training, we learned how to lead, to work in a team, and to deal with interpersonal and group conflicts. We were also taught how to create a personal business image for our products, and how to network. We also learned sales techniques.
This training has encouraged me to start my own project: a homemade food store serving Akkar and different regions in Lebanon. I want everyone from all over the country to have a taste of Akkar through organically cultivated and produced food. I am hopeful and have ambitious ideas for the future, and I cannot wait to implement them. From grieving the loss of a child to starting a new agri-food business, I stand proud of what I have achieved.”
Ramzieh is one of 600 women working in agriculture and agri-food and who took part in UN Women’s training on leadership, personal development, managerial skills, and business. The project “QEWA- Qualifying and Empowering Women in Agriculture” is delivered by the Lebanese League for Women in business under the UN 3-year Productive Sector Development Programme and funded by the Government of Canada. Launched in June 2020 and running till June 2023, the program, being implemented by a consortium of 6 UN agencies, aims to support gender-responsive job creation and to help create economic opportunities in the agricultural and agri-food sectors in Lebanon.
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01 February 2023
UNESCO, UNIC Beirut Launch Media Campaign on Transforming Education in Lebanon
On the occasion of International Day for Education, UNESCO regional office in Beirut launched its Transforming Education Media Campaign in Lebanon, in collaboration with the UN Information Centre (UNIC) in Beirut and the Ministries of Education and Information in the country.
The campaign follows Lebanon’s participation at the Transforming Education Summit in New York last summer and its national commitments to compensate for the educational loss as a result of Covid-19 pandemic and transform education to lay the foundations for the future so that Lebanon and other similar countries facing challenges can become more inclusive, relevant and resilient in the face of shocks.
This two-month-long campaign aims at introducing the public to the current status of the educational sector in Lebanon and the challenges it is facing and shedding light on promising initiatives by various stakeholders to respond to challenges, in addition to asserting the six calls to action made at the summit that Lebanon committed to, including foundational learning; green and digital transitions; advancing gender equality; education in crisis contexts; and equitable and efficient education financing. It will also continue all year long to mobilize the media to highlight those calls to action and highlight the work done towards transforming education in Lebanon.
In her opening statement at the press conference, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka stressed the need to unify efforts and strengthen the capacities of policy makers and teachers towards transforming education. She also encouraged media outlets “to maintain their support to the education sector and relay key messages on the priorities and the need to create opportunities in the country.” “Education is a basic human right. It is a source of personal integrity and empowerment and a driving force for the advancement of social, economic, political and cultural development,” Wronecka added.
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16 January 2023
UN Lebanon Supports Better Agricultural Practices to Improve Crop Yields and Protect the Environment
Ali Al-Khatib, 35, inherited his business of potato cultivation in Kfarzabad, Beqaa- Lebanon, from his family. He began working with his father at the age of 15 relying on the heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and large amounts of irrigation water upon their belief that this will yield better quantity and quality of crops. It was not until a few months ago that Ali’s perceptions and practices started changing after he encountered agricultural specialists who exposed him to new agricultural practices.
“Farming is my career and part of my family heritage; therefore, learning good practices in cultivating potatoes makes me feel better about myself and my profession. The new methods I learned also turned out to be more cost-effective, financially and environmentally,” Ali says.
Cultivating Potatoes: A Family Specialty
As an adolescent boy, Ali always wanted to take over the family business that his father inherited from his parents in the 80s. Knowing what he wanted to do early on in his life, Ali did not pursue higher education, but focused on learning the essentials of cultivating potato crops. “Our family is known for its specialty in farming and I decided to hold up to my grandfather’ business as I grew up.”
As a farmer, Ali’s major concern had always been to increase the productivity of his land and make his business increasingly profitable, but he was not aware about the shortcomings of his agricultural practices and its side effects on natural water sources surrounding his village, including the Litani river. “It never occurred to me that my methods would be polluting or depleting natural water sources and harming the environment. We live by the Litani river and the Qaraoun Lake, and nobody would want to pollute their surroundings.”
Acknowledging past malpractices
In their bid to reduce the Litani River and Qaraoun Lake water pollution from agrochemicals, UN Lebanon through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Lebanon (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), deployed agricultural specialists in the upper Litani basin (Zahle, West Bekaa, and Baalbek) whose mission was to introduce and promote “Good Agricultural Practices” including “Integrated Pest Management” among farmers working in cultivating potatoes in the area.
Within the framework of two projects funded by the Norwegian Government and the World Bank,[1] FAO and MoA used tangible evidence to raise farmer’s awareness about the negative impacts of traditional agricultural practices, encourage potato farmers to use less chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and help farmers find more sustainable agriculture practices that would improve crop yields while preserving water and protecting the environment.
Similar to other farmers, Ali had five dunums of his land planted as a pilot plot where a measured amount of chemical fertilizers was used. Unexpectedly, Ali found out that the pilot plot yielded same and slightly better crops. “When specialists first reached out to me to convince me of the importance of reducing the quantity of agrochemicals in agriculture I was resistant. I couldn’t believe them at first and I was not planning to change my practices. But a wise person cannot deny real-life evidence,” Ali says.
A reduction of 52% in the use of chemical fertilizers and 61% of chemical pesticides was recorded in the potato production in the Upper Litani basin in the Bekaa.
Ali and other farmers also participated in a series of seminars between the months of October and November 2022 to discuss the results of the pilot project and ways to move forward.
“I’m happy because I have learned how to balance my profit making endeavor with my duty to protect the surrounding environment.”
Spreading Around the Good Knowledge
Convinced by the efficiency of the new practices he learned under this project, Ali has been keen on spreading knowledge among farmers who did not participate in the project: “After talking to many farmers, I can assure you that most of them are open to changing their practices after seeing the positive impact of this project not only on their business but also on the environment and the overall well-being of the Litani river and Quaraoun lake neighboring villages, which is home for all of us,” Ali says.
[1] This project is funded under the World Bank Financed Lake Qaraoun Pollution Prevention Project that aims to reduce the quantity of untreated municipal sewage discharged into the Litani river and to improve pollution management around Qaraoun Lake.
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19 December 2022
Alissar Helps Curb Spread of Cholera with Support of UN in Lebanon
Since her graduation, Alissar, a 22-year-old nurse, has pulled up her sleeves to join other frontline healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and now cholera, two viral outbreaks that have stretched the healthcare system in the country. Along with other nurses, doctors, and infectious disease specialists at the Diarrheal Treatment Center (DTC) in Tripoli Governmental Hospital, Alissar is today contributing to curbing the spread of cholera in North Lebanon as the second month of the cholera outbreak unfolds in the country. “I believe that health crises can be an opportunity for personal growth and knowledge enhancement for health workers, and I will always be proud to say that I have worked in the health sector during this phase,” Alissar says.
Alissar has always been keen on developing her technical expertise in nursing to build a successful career, but she fell in love with this field as she delved deeper into it. “Initially, I chose the nursing field to fulfill my mother’s unattained dream; however, I started developing a personal interest in nursing throughout my practice and my discovery of the human body. I used to go to my internship with big enthusiasm as I looked forward to the new stuff I would learn every day,” she says.
Starting off as a COVID-19 front liner
Before graduating from university, Alissar’s biggest concern was not finding a job opportunity because she lacked work experience. However, graduating in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic offered her the opportunity to join frontline healthcare workers and support in curbing this outbreak.
“I was a shy fresh graduate and I did not know how to deal with challenging situations the way I do today after I witnessed many deaths and shocking incidents. However, I am stronger today, less shy, and fearless,” Alissar says.
Joining the Cholera Response
Alissar is a specialized nurse in supporting intensive care units and cardiovascular departments, and she was selected with few other nurses to join the team curbing cholera spread in North Lebanon after she underwent a technical exam in her specialization. “I knew that the World Health Organization (WHO) in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), were looking for nurses to join their team at the Tripoli Governmental Hospital to work on the cholera response, so I decided to apply and I did very well in the exam.”
With the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of the cholera outbreak response and in order to improve the prevention preparedness and the management of cholera cases, UN Lebanon through World Health Organization (WHO) has been collaborating with the Ministry of Public health (MoPH) to jointly lead on the cholera outbreak response. Through this project, WHO and MoPH are deploying and training multidisciplinary teams at designated hospitals in North Lebanon, including Menniyeh Governmental Hospital, Tripoli Governmental Hospital, Bebnine Field Hospital, and Halba Governmental Hospital.
UN Lebanon through WHO is also providing technical and financial support for the teams working on the response to make sure patients are accurately admitted, quality case management is provided, the treating team is confident in providing the right care, and the healthcare staff and patients’ caregivers are protected.
As a member of the multidisciplinary team deployed at Tripoli Governmental Hospital, Alissar has been trained to provide quality and adequate clinical care for cholera infected patients at the Diarrheal Treatment Center (DTC), which is one of twelve DTCs in areas affected by the cholera outbreak. “Facing crises requires discipline and abidance by health guidance. I am happy to be receiving this important knowledge from WHO and MoPH because it reassures me that I know what I got to do to save people’s lives while keeping safe.”
In addition to capacitating the health care team with the necessary knowledge, UN Lebanon is also offering the necessary equipment and tools needed at DTCs to ensure an efficient response to cholera. “The center is very well equipped, so I have everything I need to do my job in the best way possible,” Alissar says.
Through passion and hard work, Alissar is playing a crucial role in helping people face a health crisis despite her young age. “Being a nurse taught me that I should do my best to help people while accepting the fact that they might die without a previous warning.”
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02 December 2022
UN and University Students in Lebanon Team Up in a Vigorous Debate on SDGs, triggering Young Voices of Change
“The Way We Shop: Is it Sustainable?” A probing question that spurred a flurry of arguments and opposing views from around 100 young students on Thursday 24 November. The debate took place at the heart of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in a green environment made up of recycled materials and environmentally friendly furniture.
Two groups of young students, composed of 10 young men and women each, played the role of opponents and proponents of sustainable lifestyles and shopping habits that help curb climate change.
“Each one of us has a responsibility vis-à-vis our mother nature and can take simple actions that help save our planet,” said a third-year USEK student who volunteers in the university’s Green Committee that was established to advance USEK’s environmental management and engage students in sustainable initiatives. “Personally, I’m leading an upcycling initiative of chips and chocolate wrappers that can’t be recycled, and turning them into aprons, pouches, and bags that I eventually sell to help people in need with whatever income I get,” she explained.
Other similar initiatives were enthusiastically shared by other young students as part of preserving Lebanon’s environment and supporting sustainability efforts. “It’s time to become more conscious about our habits in food and fashion, and to stop being intellectually lazy!” asserted another proponent student favoring sustainable lifestyles over unsustainable harmful consumption habits.
The session started with an interactive informative presentation delivered by UNIC Beirut on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a dialogue with the youth on their perceptions of the SDGs and the resulting actions they were taking to implement the Global Goals in Lebanon, such as reducing the use of plastics, shopping consciously, carpooling and others. The learning session featured a video on the UN, an animated video on the SDGs, and a PR stunt on recycling produced under the UN Communication Group #TakeAStep media campaign on the SDGs.
The students’ debate was followed by an engaging discussion and presentation by experts from the UN Environment Program Regional Office for West Asia focusing on climate action, resource efficiency, and sustainable consumption and production. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session that helped expand students’ knowledge of the global goals and explore effective ways to reduce plastic, food, and fashion waste, including through reducing, reusing, repairing, and recycling, as well as taking action on impactful environmental issues.
The session ended with pop quizzes administered by both UNIC and UNEP representatives to test the level of acquired knowledge among the attending students. UN-branded promotional items were awarded to those who provided correct answers.
“We really enjoyed it! It was fun and informative at the same time”, said a few young attendees, expressing their appreciation and interest to have more interactive specialized sessions on the SDGs and to collaborate on advocacy projects with the UN in the future.
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01 February 2023
UN-Habitat and the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon expand partnership by signing a US$900,000 project to be implemented in Tripoli
This new project will be implemented in Shalfeh, Tripoli – a vulnerable urban community in Abu Samra neighbourhood. Based on UN-Habitat’s full assessment of the neighbourhood in 2022, the population is estimated at 11,000 inhabitants who live in sub-standard housing conditions, lacking basic services such as water, electricity and waste management, and access to livelihood opportunities. The project aims to address increasing socio-economic livelihood challenges in the community, and mitigate rising risks and tensions, through the provision of urban farming solutions, clean water, and renewable energy solutions.
“This comprehensive project could not have been more timely given the exacerbating socio-economic difficulties that Lebanon is facing. Japan continues to place a high priority on responding to the urgent needs of the vulnerable households across the country in particular food security. I strongly hope that the urban farming initiatives, coupled with the water and renewable energy solutions would alleviate the recurrent hardships faced by Shalfeh community in Tripoli.’’ said H.E. Magoshi Masayuki, Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon.
Through a community-based approach, the project will address multiple challenges faced in the targeted area, benefiting more than 5,000 direct beneficiaries. The urban farming activities will offer means to enhance food security and generate income for women and youth while the water and renewable energy solutions interventions, that will be implemented in two public schools and one dispensary, will ensure continuous provision of clean water, to minimize water-borne diseases and other health risks, such as cholera.
‘’With the ever-increasing socio-economic and livelihood challenges faced by communities across Lebanon, innovative solutions and development opportunities are needed to empower the most vulnerable. Through identifying vacant plots and spaces in dense urban communities, cities can contribute solutions to address food insecurity, enhance skills, provide livelihood opportunities and engage those often left behind.” said Taina Christiansen, Head of the UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme. “As we partner once again with the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon, we value their trust in our programme to promote a better urban future for the country,’’ she concluded.
Since its establishment, UN-Habitat Lebanon has been working effectively with partners and urban planning actors at the community, national and international levels to develop and implement programmes and interventions across the country that contribute to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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About the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries supporting people in cities and human settlements for a better urban future. Working with governments and local partners, its high impact projects combine world-class expertise and local knowledge to deliver timely and targeted solutions. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a dedicated Goal on cities, SDG 11 – to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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Press Release
31 January 2023
UN Women Appoints Joyce Azzam as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon
The announcement was made during a ceremony after Joyce led a group of young women, women’s rights actors, women in sport, ambassadors, government ministers, and UN officials on a guided walk in the Chouf mountains.
UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka congratulated Ms. Azzam on her appointment as UN Women goodwill ambassador. “As demonstrated by her life, achievements, and proven commitments, I have no doubt that Joyce will keep working to advance gender equality in Lebanon. Women’s role in promoting, serving and empowering other women is key to raise awareness, advocate for gender-sensitive and inclusive behaviors and build sustainable changes in our societies”, the Special Coordinator said.
For his part, the UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Imran Riza, warmly welcomed Ms. Azzam thanking her for the inspiration she provides as a role model for youth in Lebanon and elsewhere. “Our work on women’s rights, gender equality and women empowerment will benefit greatly from her support”, Mr. Riza said.
“We are delighted to have Joyce join us in our pursuit to achieve equality between men and women in Lebanon. She is an inspiration for a generation of girls who want to climb to new heights in their personal and professional lives. We look forward to two years of action and achievements with Joyce - something that she has always shown us – to inspire and drive change for equality and equal rights”, says Rachel Dore-Weeks, UN Women representative in Lebanon while announcing the partnership.”
Born with Hypermobility Syndrome during Lebanon Civil War, Joyce Azzam was the first Lebanese woman, and one of only a few Arab women, to climb all Seven Summits of the world. She is currently working to undertake the full Explorers Grand Slam in its long-distance version, something only a handful of women have achieved.
“I am grateful and honoured to be appointed as UN Women’s first National Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon. This appointment shows UN Women’s continued commitment to women and girls in the country and across the region and world, and I am very proud to play a part in furthering this work”, says Joyce in her statement during the event.
Talking about her plans Joyce adds, “In my role I intend to connect with different communities across Lebanon, advocating to influence people to support women and girls, and to promote women’s rights. Together with UN Women, I will draw attention to the priority issues for women’s empowerment and gender equality both in sports and in other sectors. I invite the Government of Lebanon, and others from both civil society and the private sector, to join us in our journey towards a more equitable society for that is the way toward progress and prosperity.”
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24 January 2023
UN-Habitat expands support to critical emergency response capacities of city facilities in Greater Beirut through funding from Polish Aid
To mark the successful completion of the project, H.E. Przemysław Niesiołowski, Ambassador of Poland to Lebanon, and Taina Christiansen, Head of the UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme, visited the three public facilities and met with firefighters in their duty stations.
The project entitled “Improving living conditions by promoting renewable energy in public and non-profit social and health institutions in the Greater Beirut metropolitan area,” funded by Polish Aid, was implemented by UN-Habitat and Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM). It installed solar panels on three public facilities in Greater Beirut: Bachoura Fire Brigade and the Lebanese Civil Defense facilities in Jdeide and Bourj Hammoud, providing them with access to renewable energy while lighting surrounding streets to ensure safety, security and uninterrupted emergency response and operations.
“We value the support that the Embassy of Poland and UN-Habitat are providing to Lebanese cities and public facilities, enabling them to remain operational during these difficult times. As fire brigade and civil defense centres are at the forefront of emergencies, supporting their abilities to respond to emergencies enhances people’s safety,” said Judge Marwan Abboud, Governor of Beirut.
“In continuation to the fruitful cooperation of Polish Aid with UN-Habitat in funding successful projects in Lebanon, Poland provided additional financial contribution with the aim of promoting renewable energy in the Greater Beirut area. In 2022-2023, through funding from Polish Aid, UN-Habitat and PCPM implemented a project of installation of photovoltaic systems on the rooftops of three fire stations. Independent, renewable power sources will make the operations of the brave firefighters more efficient in providing various services to the benefit of local communities. We are proud to mark the completion of the project today,” said H.E. Przemysław Niesiołowski, Ambassador of Poland to Lebanon.
‘‘With the newly installed sustainable energy system, our firefighters will continue to succeed in their missions, and the facility as well as the surrounding streets have now access to 24 hours of uninterrupted power supply. We are grateful for Polish Aid and UN-Habitat’s contribution, allowing for better response in rescue missions to protect the people of Lebanon,’’ said Colonel Maher El Ajouz, Chief of the Beirut Fire Brigade centres.
The Head of the Training Department in the Civil Defense, Mr. Nabil Salhani, representing Brigadier General Raymond Khattar, Director General of the Civil Defense, said: "This project has contributed to enhancing the service of firefighters working in the Jdeide and Bourj Hammoud centres, and has motivated them to continue to perform their humanitarian and national duties - reflecting positively on the security and safety of residents. The Directorate of Civil Defense commends this valuable initiative, achieved thanks to UN-Habitat, that is working towards a bright pollution-free future for our country.’’
‘’As Lebanon continues to endure multi-faceted crises, it is our duty as UN-Habitat, to stand by its cities and public facilities to mitigate the negative impacts on its people. We are glad to see how this project is facilitating the preparedness of firefighters within the three centres to prevent, counter and respond to emergencies at any time.’’ said Ms. Taina Christiansen, Head of the UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme. ‘’As climate change is affecting all cities around the world, it is the right time to start investing in renewable energy solutions for a better urban future,’’ she concluded.
Since its establishment, UN-Habitat Lebanon has been working effectively with partners and urban planning actors at the community, national and international levels to develop and implement programmes and interventions across the country that contribute to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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About the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries supporting people in cities and human settlements for a better urban future. Working with governments and local partners, its high impact projects combine world-class expertise and local knowledge to deliver timely and targeted solutions. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a dedicated Goal on cities, SDG 11 – to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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Press Release
09 December 2022
UN-Habitat and the National Commission for Lebanese Women launch the National Implementation of the Women and Land Campaign in Lebanon
The campaign launch initiated a multi-level dialogue about women’s housing, land, and property rights in Lebanon while highlighting the importance of protecting these rights. The event offered an opportunity for women who have had their HLP rights safeguarded, to share how this has empowered them and ensured the socio-economic wellbeing of their families and communities.
During the event Ms. Claudine Aoun, president of NCLW, said: ‘’Today, we look forward to have an evolution in mentalities and practices, so that our daily lives become more in line with the principles we hold, and for the prevailing culture in our society to be a living culture inspired by our contemporary life, and not by experiences lived by our ancestors and which belong to times completely different from ours. Hence our call to update the laws governing our lives of which the personal status laws, including the special provisions on inheritance. Therefore, we call that there be in Lebanon a unified civil law for personal status that equalizes the rights recognized for women and those for men, in everything related to managing their lives and their personal and family lives.”
“Improving women’s housing, land, and property rights in Lebanon is absolutely essential. By ensuring these rights, the socio-economic development opportunities and wellbeing for families and communities can significantly improve, at all income levels. The protection of women’s housing, land and property rights contributes to the realization and enjoyment of a wide range of human rights such as the right to an adequate standard of living, adequate housing, health, work, and education.’’ said Taina Christiansen, Head of UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme.
During the event Ms. Randa Abboud, Public Notary, Treasurer, Executive Board Secretary and Member of the Gender Based Violence Committee and the Legal Committee at NCLW, provided a legal review of women's housing, land, and property rights in Lebanon through available data and legislation.
Professor Ghada Jumblatt, a member of the executive board at NCLW Executive Office, moderated the discussion session on the challenges for implementing women’s housing, land and property rights in Lebanon.
The Women and Land Campaign in Lebanon is in line with the NCLW’s coordination role in the implementation of the National Action Plan for the execution of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, namely on women economic empowerment and is also part of the regional campaign launched by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Global Land Tools Network (GLTN) on housing, land and property rights for women in the Arab region. It is part of UN-Habitat’s mandate to achieve a better urban future for all, and by the partners of the Stand for Her Land Campaign, including the World Bank, the International Land Coalition, Landesa, and Habitat for Humanity.
As a key outcome of the event, a set of recommendations on the way forward will be generated, capturing a series of action-oriented advocacy suggestions made during the discussion. These commitments are to women in Lebanon, policy-makers, and relevant stakeholders, concretizing the importance of ensuring HLP rights for women in urbanization and planning, for the future well-being of all those living in Lebanon.
About the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries supporting people in cities and human settlements for a better urban future. Working with governments and local partners, its high-impact projects combine world-class expertise and local knowledge to deliver timely and targeted solutions. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a dedicated Goal on cities, SDG 11 – to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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25 November 2022
LAUNCH OF A 16-DAY CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CELEBRATING THE WOMEN’S RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN LEBANON AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVISM FOR GENERATING CHANGE
VAWG remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violation worldwide affecting more than an estimated 1 in 3 women0F[1] a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the last decade1F[2] .The most recent global estimates show that, on average, a woman or girl is killed by someone in her own family every 11 minutes.2F[3]
This year, the United Nations system in Lebanon, with partners are implementing a campaign that aims to serve as a call to action to mobilize partners, stakeholders, individuals, and the public at large to engage in activism to prevent violence against women and girls. Articulated around the theme, “UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls”, it invites everyone to be an activist by taking a public stand against VAWG in local communities, and through joining women’s rights movements and activists.
“We call on women to live free from fear. Any assault on their dignity is punishable, even if it was committed by a close relative. The security forces protect women affected by violence and filing a complaint against the perpetrator of violence will deter further abuses. Keeping silent about violence at home, is not a virtue", said Mrs. Claudine Aoun, President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women.
“We all have a duty to act to end all forms of gender-based violence, particularly against women. The 16 days of activism are a reminder that we should not be silent to such a violation of women’s basic right to live in dignity, free from violence and fear”, said Ms. Joanna Wronecka, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon. “Lebanon’s recovery and building a better future for the country and its citizens depends to a large extent on empowering women and giving them the space to enjoy their full rights as active partners in society. The United Nations stands ready to support Lebanon in this process”, the Special Coordinator added.
The campaign, which will run for 16 days, from 25 November till 10 December, consists of a social media campaign - with the #16days and #سوا_ضد_العنفhashtags- showcasing 16 men, women and girls from all walks of life across Lebanon standing in solidarity with women’s rights activists, supporting feminist movements and calling for engagement in activism to prevent and end VAWG. It will include a video and a series of social media posts calling for everyone’s commitment to protecting women and girls.
Women’s rights activism and advocacy are key to ending VAWG and have successfully generated important legislative protection gains throughout the last decade, in Lebanon, while strengthening service delivery. Activism and advocacy have contributed to putting this topic on the political agenda, to strengthening laws and policies, essential services and prevention strategies.
“Ending Gender-based violence requires the commitments and actions of all”, said Imran Riza, United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident, and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon. “It is fundamentally wrong that harmful gender stereotypes and norms, structural inequality, and discrimination are still affecting women and girls in Lebanon. This requires transformative actions by all of us to stamp out and prevent this violence” he added.
The international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence originates from the 1991 first Women's Global Leadership Institute and raises awareness and increases momentum toward ending violence against women and girls worldwide. In support of the civil society–led, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign (UNiTE), launched in 2008, calls for global action to increase awareness, galvanise advocacy efforts and share knowledge and innovations to end VAWG once and for all.
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The United Nations system in Lebanon comprises 30 agencies, funds and programmes as well as a peacekeeping mission, a political mission and a regional commission that cover a broad spectrum of peacekeeping, political, development, human rights and humanitarian work in Lebanon. The United Nations supports Lebanon to promote the country’s long-term peace and security, development and human rights priorities.
The National Commission for Lebanese women (NCLW) is an official institution established by law at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in 1998 with the aim of promoting the status of women and ensuring equal opportunities for women and men. Its General Assembly is composed of personalities who are known for their activities related to women's affairs and is chaired by the woman delegated by the President of the Republic.
The Commission carries out consultative functions at the Presidency of the Government and public administrations and institutions, as well as liaison and coordination functions with various administrations, institutions, public, community and civic organizations and Arab and international organizations. The Commission also performs various executive functions, including the formulation of strategies and plans.
The Gender-Based Violence Working Group (GBV WG) comprises UN agencies and national and international NGOs, women organizations dedicated to carry out GBV activities in Lebanon alongside MOSA and other relevant government authorities. It aims at supporting a comprehensive and coordinated approach to GBV, including prevention, care and support, and efforts to allow survivors to access justice. The GBV working group also prioritizes life-saving activities and gap-filling as well as enhancing predictable and effective prevention, risk mitigation and response. The group, chaired by UNFPA, UNHCR and MOSA contributes to a shared vision and integrated strategies among humanitarian stakeholders to better address GBV through a survivor-centered and rights-based approach
The Gender Working Group (GWG) in Lebanon, chaired by UN Women, is a strategic forum and advocacy platform to promote gender equality and the integration of gender considerations in humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) actions of the United Nations and their partners in Lebanon. The GWG regularly convenes both international and national actors from across sectors to facilitate action on gender equality and women’s rights. The Gender Working Group is made up of 42 members (UN agencies: 19, INGOs: 6, and NGOs: 17); 15 member states collaborate with the group in an observatory status capacity. This group is complementary to the Gender Donor Working Group, chaired by the Government of Canada in Lebanon.
Media Contacts:
Roula Rached, Communications and Advocacy Specialist, UN Women, phone number: + 961 70351088
Micheline Elias Massaad, NCLW Executive Director, phone number: + 961 3 452 570
Pamela Di Camillo, Humanitarian/GBV Coordinator, United Nations Population Fund, Phone number: +96176482273
[1] Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner, non-partner or both (Violence against Women Prevalence Estimates), however, this figure would be even higher if it included the full continuum of violence that affects women and girls including sexual harassment, violence in digital contexts, harmful practices and sexual exploitation.
[2] WHO (2021) Violence against Women Prevalence Estimates
[3] UNODC (2021) Killings of women and girls by their intimate partner or other family members. Global estimates 2020
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