Press Release
Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis on International Women’s Day 2020
08 March 2020
- This year, the commemoration of International Women’s Day takes place at a pivotal moment in Lebanon’s history.
- Having historically stood at the forefront of rights movements, Lebanon’s women have, once again, proven to be a catalyst for social progress by taking the lead in calls for change and reform.
- Their efforts to protect the non-violent character of Lebanon’s popular movement and their united stance against a downslide towards strife demonstrated their essential role in building peaceful societies.
Yet, the contributions of women to the social, economic, political, legal, academic and all other spheres in Lebanon can only attain its optimal level once the barriers still hindering gender parity in leadership positions are lifted. The United Nations has already achieved gender parity in its senior management team, and work is ongoing to apply that to the Organization’s entire ranks. Similarly, Lebanon is encouraged to take measures to ensure women are more involved and allowed to actively take part in the realization of change and in shaping the image of their country’s future through greater inclusion and participation in decision-making processes.
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