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 →

L’Orient Le Jour – Charbel Nahas : Transmettre la nationalité est un « droit » pour les femmes

Des représentants de la campagne « Ma nationalité, mon droit et celui de ma famille » ont été reçus hier par le ministre du Travail Charbel Nahas. Ils ont rendu hommage à une récente décision du ministre qui a consisté à annuler la nécessité d’obtention de permis de travail pour les maris et les fils des Libanaises … 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 →