National Commission for Lebanese Women
Type of Actor:
Governmental Actor/Local Authority
Activity Status:
Active
Area of Focus:
Child Marriage
Feminist Thought and Experiences
GBV
Labour
Legal
LGBTQI+
Media
Arts and Culture
Mental Health
Political Participation
Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Women's Rights
Area(s) of Operation:
Aley, Baabda, Baalbek, Batroun, Beirut, Chouf, Hermel, Jezzine, Koura, Matn, Nabatieh, Rashaya, Sidon, Tripoli, Tyre, Zahle
Target Beneficiaries:
Civil Society Actors
Men
Women
Youth and Children
Goal/Objective:
NCLW promotes Women's Rights in the Lebanese society and enhance gender mainstreaming in public institutions.
Mode of Intervention:
Advocacy and Lobbying, Awareness raising and sensitization, Research and Knowledge Production, Capacity Building
Partnerships:
Regional/Global Network
Additional information on partnerships:
Higher Council of Arab Women organisation
Affiliation:
Governmental organization
Funding Structure:
International funds and grants, National funds and grants
Method(s) of Implementation:
Direct implementation, Implementation through local partners
Hotline Available:
No
Hotline Number:
NA
Additional Info:
The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) is an official institution affiliated to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. NCLW was established by law in 1998 to promote Women's Rights in the Lebanese society and enhance gender mainstreaming in public institutions. Since its inception, NCLW has developed strong partnerships with local, regional and international organizations, and became a key contributor to the Lebanese government and Parliament in regard to women and gender issues. NCLW carries out various projects to improve the status of women, and to establish equal opportunities for men and women in Lebanon.
Location Floor:
NA
Location Governorate:
Mount Lebanon
Location Building:
BLDG 3176
Location Street:
Damascus
Location Area:
Baabda
Location City:
Beirut
Location: