Women and allies in Lebanon marched against outdated laws, harassment, inequality, transphobia, the Kafala (sponsorship) system, and more on March 8, 2021 for International Women's Day.
Hayat Mirshad was named one of BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2020.
Women, who constitute more than half of our society, remain tied down by authorities using outdated and discriminatory laws.
As we tumble down the never-ending pit that is the Lebanese economic crisis, IWD reminds us of even more reasons to validate our anger.
This week, the Health Ministry said a judge had to consult them before ruling against them for not vaccinating an 80-year-old man.
Lebanese authorities are attempting to obscure the facts and prevent the provision of real justice for the families of Beirut blast victims.
Volunteers cleaned up parts of Lebanon's southern coast after an offshore oil spill that could endanger the country's marine life.
The Lebanese pound reached LBP 10,000 against the dollar on the parallel market, and more than half the population is living in poverty.
“At first I thought that when you die, you no longer see anything but you can still hear and feel for a few seconds,” said one protester.
Lebanon's nationality law does not allow women to pass their nationalities to their children, and limits their access to aid.
We hope you're not watching this in the dark. This week in Lebanon, Elie Ferzli had multiple meltdowns on TV, AUB lost in court, and more.