Happy International Women’s Day, Lebanon! In honor of this important day, we look back at some of the most impressive accomplishments made by Lebanese women throughout history. Here are just a few of those achievements made by Lebanese women in Lebanon and around the world.
When Myrna Bustani was the first Lebanese woman to serve in the parliament from 1963-1964.
When Mounira Solh, an advocate for women’s rights and people with disabilities, established an institute for the disabled, Al Amal, in 1959.
When, in 2015, Amal Alamuddin advocated for the protection of women against physical and sexual violence in conflict zones.
Every time Reem Acra dressed the world’s most famous celebrities at Red Carpet events.
When Lamice Joujou, CEO of Smile Holding, won the Stevie Award in 2014 for ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Europe, the Middle East & Africa’.
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Yesterday, Hala Al Chahal Al Riz was promoted to become a general in the Lebanese Army, and is the first Lebanese woman to reach this rank. She was honored at a ceremony by the Minister of Defense, Mr. Yacoub Sarraf, marking this year’s International Women’s Day.
