Achieving equality between men and women by eliminating discrimination and violence against women and girls, empowering women to rise to their potential, and achieving equality between women and men in all spheres of life.
IN LEBANON
In spite of solid achievements with regard to equality and empowerment, women in Lebanon do not benefit from equal rights, and still face inequality in society, politics, legal affairs and the labour market. Lebanon does not yet enjoy full and unconditional equality between men and women.
Did you know that…?
• In the 2016 municipal elections about 100 more women were elected than in the 2010 municipal elections, while women still only represent 5.5% of the municipal council seats.
• Only 23.5% of women are part of the labour market, whereas the proportion of men is 70.3%.
• Only 3 percent of national parliamentary seats are held by women.
All Lebanese– women, men, boys and girls– can benefit from gender equality. Addressing discriminatory laws and changing norms and perceptions concern and affect everyone, though in different ways. By also having men and boys as partners in this pursuit for gender equality, Lebanon can thrive socially, politically, culturally and economically.