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Article by Carine Harouny, Operations and Communications Officer for GATE Lebanon, RET’s local implementing partner

BEINO AKKAR, LEBANON – As part of RET Germany’s ongoing project “Improving Food Security, Livelihoods, and Inclusion of Women and Vulnerable Groups, and Promoting Gender Equality in North Lebanon,” awareness sessions on various legal issues were organized for each case on Saturday, November 1, in Beino Akkar, Lebanon with the participation of 45 women from the region. This project is made possible with generous funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany and being implemented in cooperation with GATE Lebanon.

The sessions, delivered by lawyers Lina Najem El Dine and Nada El-Erem, focused on raising awareness about women’s rights and ways to protect them, by highlighting Lebanese laws and international treaties that guarantee the rights of women and children. They also addressed topics such as cybercrimes, bullying, and online extortion. 

In addition, the sessions covered laws related to domestic violence, sexual harassment, labor law, juvenile protection, and early marriage, as well as reporting procedures and legal protection mechanisms. 

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Participants were encouraged to practice safe and responsible use of the internet and social media, while emphasizing the importance of consulting official authorities in cases of any form of violation. 

In alignment with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this initiative reaffirmed the collective commitment to combat all forms of gender-based violence and promote equality, dignity, and justice for women and girls. 

It also served as a preparatory step for the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the importance of empowering women with legal awareness as a fundamental step toward prevention and protection.

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