When Woman Was Worshipped in the Levant
Ancient Akkadian cylinder seal depicting the goddess Inanna resting her foot on a lion while Ninshubur stands in front paying obeisance, (c. 2350–2150 BCE). Photo by Sailko on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). Years ago, across the Levant and the land surrounding it, Woman was worshiped. The “Queen of Heaven” went by different names […]
Married Women & Registry Records in Lebanon: A Tale of Forced Submission
Feature photo credits: Photo Courtesy of Emma Jowdy I was always seeking love. I followed it the way a sunflower followed the sun. When I found it, I held it tight, the way a toddler hangs to his mother’s skirt. I fought all odds for it and to live a life true to myself. […]
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Lebanon: Denying the Basic Right of Nationality
The inability of Lebanese women to confer their nationality to their spouses and children not only denies them their basic human rights, but also deprives their families, who are subsequently left without citizenship rights. These include the right to education, healthcare, property, and employment, often leading to psychological consequences and a possible dismantling of the family unit.
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Lebanon: An Introduction
Feature photo credits: Hundreds of women and men march together to mark International Women’s Day, in Beirut, March 8, 2020. Cynthia Maria Aramouni Credits: The viral screengrab of “Kick Queen” Malak Alawiye striking the armed bodyguard of former Education Minister Akram Chehayeb during the first few days following the anti-government protests that erupted on October […]