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Marina Khamouny, 24, at Access Kitchen, a UN Women-funded community kitchen in Mar Mikhael, Beirut. Photo: UN Women/Lauren Rooney

“We, women with disabilities, have the right to live and deserve equal chances.”

Marina has found her drive to advocate for women and persons with disabilities rights through her work at the Access Kitchen, a women-led community kitchen in Beirut Learn more

The Beekeeper Nun

One of the first things Sister Lea told us about herself, as we walked through the monastery’s spacious old-stone courtyard, was that she likes to do things in reverse, often the hard way too. “The idea of having to conform,” she chuckled, “it bothers me.” Learn more

In the words of Jana: "I am today confident that I can and will accomplish my dreams"

With the economic crisis in Lebanon, finding work has not been easy. Jana joined women trainees to learn ICT, social, and professional skills. These will help her on the job market. Learn more

Gender Alert: Missing Women and Girls in Lebanon’s Humanitarian Crisis: What We Know So Far

Over the last three years, Lebanon has been assailed by compounded crises that have especially affected women, girls and marginalized groups. Incidents of gender based-violence have increased. Learn more

UN Women Appoints Joyce Azzam as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon

Joyce Azzam was announced as UN Women Lebanon National Goodwill Ambassador. The elite mountaineer, motivational speaker, and activist is a role model for women... Learn more

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Quest for Equality in Lebanon

Throughout this journey, we will take you through the many kinds of obstacles women in Lebanon are bound to face in their #QuestforEquality...

WPHF Newsletter | Lebanon

This newsletter captures the latest updates on the implementation of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) in Lebanon. The newsletter includes the key highlights and achievements of the WPHF programme partners' towards enhancing women’s participation in the Beirut Port Explosion’s response and recovery process.

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IWD 2023 Message by UN WOMEN's National Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon

The UN Lebanon joint IWD 2023’s campaign, "Stand up for women" led by UN Women, launched on March 8, 2023 recognizes women's leadership in all fields, including where biased norms and stereotypes have kept women away.

To kick off this campaign, UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon Joyce Azzam shares this video message to mark this day. Azzam stands up for gender equality, as an innovator in sport and alongside women innovators in Lebanon and the region.

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