International Women's Day

International Women's Day: Upcoming Events in Beirut

Conference, forum, citizen café, debate: here are the events organized in Beirut to mark International Women's Day. 1. "Women's Navigator in Lebanon" An annual forum enabling women to acquire the skills they need for professional success. Organized by ACUA (Association for Collaborative Unified Aims). From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Beirut ...

International Women’s Day: Wronecka Meets Women’s Groups in Tripoli

On the eve of International Women's Day, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, accompanied by UN Women's Representative in Lebanon, Gielan Almessiri, met in Tripoli with youth, women-led groups and non-governmental organizations active in empowering women and girls, peace-building and promoting social stability through dialogue, ...

'Global Backlash against Women's Rights' Warns UN Chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that a "backlash" against women's rights was threatening progress across the world. He called the situation facing women in Afghanistan "the most egregious example" with girls excluded from "much of the education system." He also singled out sexual violence against women in Sudan, ...

ACUA Foundation Hosts Forum for Women's Professional Empowerment

On International Women’s Day, the ACUA Foundation led its first annual forum aimed to equip women with essential skills and resources to thrive in their professional endeavors within Lebanon. Through strategic interventions and insightful panel discussions, the forum fostered a supportive environment where Lebanese women can flourish and lead in ...