Lebanese Officials Mark International Women’s Day
Lebanese officials on Friday marked International Women’s Day noting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Using this year’s theme #balanceforbetter, Prime Minister Saad Hariri said in a tweet: “We commit ourselves to continue to work for equality of rights as well as duties among citizens and empowering women to lead all sectors in order to achieve development, economic advancement and balance in our society because the failure to benefit from this energy is a national loss,” he said.
Interior Minister Raya al-Hassan tweeted: “On Women’s Day, we must pay a double tribute to the Lebanese woman whom I am proud of and invite to make more successes and achievements.
“The second is for Lebanese men who increasingly believe in the need for equal opportunities and equal rights between men and women,” Hassan said.
First Lady Nadia al-Shami Aoun urged women to be strong, “confront and speak up and the National Commission for Women's Affairs will always stand by your side.”
“I don't call for equality between men and women because I believe it’s a natural and obvious right. I demand more laws that guarantee these absolute rights in Lebanon and the Arab world,” Social Affairs Minister Richard Kouymjian said in a tweet.
MP Rola Tabsh called for approval of a law allowing women married to non-Lebanese to pass the Lebanese nationality to their children.
“The biggest victory for the Lebanese woman is when she becomes able to pass her nationality to her children. Hopefully we will achieve that,” she tweeted.
Source: Naharnet
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