Anybody can do something for equality… if they want to…

Since the Claiming Equal Citizenship campaign was launched back in 2002, the WLP partners have spent endless hours meeting with and lobbying politicians. In several countries where the Partnership is active, the message did get through to politicians, and nationality laws were either fully or partially reformed, allowing women to transmit their nationality to their … Continue reading →

Nationality campaigners vow to fight on despite obstacles

BEIRUT: Talk among those in the know suggests that many Lebanese MPs, when asked about the two most irksome issues facing them in Parliament, cite the domestic violence and nationality draft laws. Lina Abou-Habib, coordinator of the campaign for equal citizenship rights for women, is delighted by the rumor. “I think it’s an excellent sign,” … Continue reading →

يحرّرهم من شرط «إجازة عمل» ..لكنه يؤشر إلى تدني سقف حقوق المواطِنة مجلس الوزراء يقرّ تعديل إقامة المجاملة لزوج وأولاد اللبنانية

يحرّرهم من شرط «إجازة عمل» ..لكنه يؤشر إلى تدني سقف حقوق المواطِنة مجلس الوزراء يقرّ تعديل إقامة المجاملة لزوج وأولاد اللبنانية السفير، 14 حزيران، 2010  ||سعدى علوة أكد وزير الداخلية زياد بارود لـ«السفير» أن إقرار المرسوم رقم 4186 في مجلس الوزراء بتاريخ 31 أيار 2010، الخاص بمنح إقامة المجاملة لأسرة المرأة اللبنانية المتزوجة من غير … Continue reading →

MPs Take Steps to Amend Nationality Law || Najjar: primary issue on table is rights of Lebanese women married to foreigners

MPs Take Steps to Amend Nationality Law Najjar: primary issue on table is rights of Lebanese women married to foreigners Saturday, March 06, 2010 Parliament took the first steps on Friday to introduce long-awaited amendments to citizenship laws for women married to foreigners, as Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar said “it’s no longer possible to avoid … Continue reading →