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Marginalizing Women a Major Curb on Afghan Economy: UNDP

This is Beirut, 01/05 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Restrictions on women and girls imposed since the Taliban authorities took power are projected to cost Afghanistan almost six percent of its GDP over two years, the UN development agency country director said on Thursday. Taliban authorities have squeezed women out of education, jobs and public life since 2021, creating what the United Nations ...

From Bsharre to Al-Mina: Lebanese Women Break Political Ground in Municipal Elections

Nisrine Merheb, 01/05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Women's participation in Lebanese politics remains strikingly low, both in municipal and parliamentary elections. In the 2022 elections, only eight women were elected out of 115 candidates. Misogynistic rhetoric continues to plague women in politics, reflecting a persistent societal resistance to female leadership. During the 2016 municipal ...

'Behind the Filter' Reveals Women Beyond a Framed World

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/04 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In an era defined by curated feeds and digital perfection, Behind the Filter comes as a sensitive yet straightforward lens into how women experience beauty, plastic surgery and identity in the age of social media. The film, screening on April 28 at 5:30 PM at ABC Dbayeh as part of the Women Film Festival, is the work of executive producer and ...

The Reinvented Suit: Where Structure Meets Freedom

Béatrice Moreau, 06/04 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The suit is no longer what it used to be – and that’s a good thing. Long confined to the rigid dress codes of office wear, it now stands as the boldest expression of personal style. On the Spring-Summer 2025 catwalks, the structured blazer and tailored trousers transcend their original function to become a true statement of modern ...

“A Hymn to Life”: Gisele Pelicot’s Soon-to-be Released Memoir

This is Beirut, 21/03 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Gisele Pelicot, a feminist icon for her outspoken stance during her ex-husband's trial for letting strangers rape her while drugged, will release her memoirs next year, a publisher said Thursday. A Hymn to Life will be published in 20 languages in January 2026, British publisher the Bodley Head, which is owned by the Penguin group, said in a ...

Fashion Empowering Women: Highlights from Paris Fashion Week

Madeleine Cadoux, 09/03 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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This season, at Paris Fashion Week, designers embraced bold statements, from reimagined silhouettes to subversive presentations, proving that fashion is more than aesthetics—it’s a declaration of identity, power, and transformation. A Stage for Self-Expression Paris Fashion Week has always been a stage for innovation, but this year, ...

Southern Lebanon: When Adversity Shapes Women's Autonomy

Katia Kahil, 08/03 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...

Gender Equality in Lebanon: Progress Amidst Obstacles

Sarah Abou Fayssal, 08/03 09:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon has made notable advances in gender equality in recent years, yet the journey toward meaningful and lasting change is still riddled with challenges. The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW*), established under Law 720/1998, has played a pivotal role in pushing for women’s rights reforms. However, progress has been inconsistent ...

Power to Women Embracing Their Timeless Strength at the Oscars and César Awards

Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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This year, women took center stage at the Oscars and César Awards, their speeches carried more than just gratitude—they embodied resilience, empowerment and authenticity. Beyond talent and dazzling gowns, they unveiled the deepest parts of themselves, embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Through their words, they reminded the world ...

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Artists: Defiance Comes at a Cost

This is Beirut, 06/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A famous Iranian pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, who created a song urging women to remove their headscarves, declared on Wednesday that he was willing to "pay the price of freedom" after enduring 74 lashes imposed by the authorities as part of his sentence. This punishment was a direct response to his support for the Women. Life. Freedom movement, ...

Futsal - Asian Cup: Lebanon Falls to Thailand and Exits the Qualifiers

Makram Haddad, 20/01 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The journey of the Lebanese women's futsal team in the 2025 Asian Cup qualifiers came to an end with a 4-0 defeat against Thailand during the fifth and final day of Group A competitions. The match was held at the Nonthaburi Stadium, marking the conclusion of Lebanon's campaign. In the other Group A match played on the same day, Bahrain defeated ...

Guterres Advocates for Amplifying Women’s Voices in Lebanon's Recovery

This is Beirut, 19/01 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need to amplify women's voices in the process of reconstruction and political transformation in Lebanon. As part of his visit to Beirut on Saturday, he met with 20 women's rights activists, feminist organizations and young women peace builders, at a dialogue session organized by UN ...

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