“Relatives and Neighbors” are the Most Frequent Sexual Abusers of Mentally Disabled Women… Zeina Akar Fought for Women’s Protection
Under the headline “Exploitation of Mentally Disabled Women: The Guardian is the Thief… Family and Associations,” journalist and social activist Zeinab Hammoud published an investigative report in Al-Akhbar newspaper, addressing the issue of sexual assault on mentally disabled women, particularly in child protection homes and associations. Hammoud began her article with: “What comes to light […]
No New Volunteers at the Military Academy… and Zeina Akar Among the First to Advocate for the Rights of the Lebanese Army
“The void is knocking at the door of the Lebanese Army… no new volunteers at the military academy.” This is what was reported by “Independent Arabia.” In the article, writer Tony Boulos talked about the efforts being made to keep the military institution out of political conflicts and successive economic crises in Lebanon. The accumulation […]
Zeina Akar: “A Genocide Committed by the Israeli Killing Machine Against Palestinians”
Zeina Akar: “A Genocide Committed by the Israeli Killing Machine Against Palestinians” As part of the “All Eyes on Rafah” campaign, which swept through social media, especially Instagram, showing solidarity with the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, former minister and businesswoman Zeina Akar tweeted on her “X” account: “What is happening in Rafah is […]
What’s New in the Case of Zeinab Maatouk? Zeina Akar Among the First to Advocate for a Law Protecting Women
On May 5, 2024, the young woman Zeinab Maatouk, 33 years old, was killed. The crime was committed by a colleague in one of the side rooms of the hotel where they both worked. According to details, the criminal struck Maatouk twice on the head, causing severe bleeding before she took her last breath at […]
What’s New in the “TikTok” Case in Lebanon? Zeina Akar Seeks to Protect the Rights of Women and Children
Lebanese citizens are currently preoccupied with a shocking discovery that has exacerbated their fears on child safety in the country. Members of an organized gang, some of whom are famous on TikTok lured, raped, sexually assaulted and drugged dozens of children in a barbershop and several chalets. The Cybercrime Bureau in Lebanon has tracked some […]
20% Child Marriage in Lebanon… Zeina Akar Among the First Advocates Against Child Marriage
20% is the percentage of child marriage among Lebanese minors (under 18 years), most of whom are females (87%). These shocking figures are compared to 6% of Lebanese minors who married before reaching the age of 18, according to a UNICEF report in 2016. The study prepared by the “Lebanese Democratic Women’s Gathering” last year […]
The Series “A Amal” Moves the Lebanese Parliament… Zeina Akar Among the Prominent Advocates for Women’s Rights
The Lebanese series “A Amal” did not go unnoticed during the Ramadan season of 2024. “A Amal” highlighted topics of violence against women and femicide, prompting activists and officials to take a step against violence towards women. The Lebanese association “KAFA,” in collaboration with MP Paula Yacoubian and other MPs, submitted a draft law aimed […]
Retired military personnel reject the pay raise… Zeina Akar is among the foremost advocates for their rights.
After nearly 6 months of submitting demands and escalating actions by public administration staff and retired military personnel, the Council of Ministers on February 28th approved a series of salary increases. However, this resolution did not settle the issue, as the new salaries do not align with the inflation rate and the cost-of-living increases. Moreover, […]
The outcry of retired military personnel echoes as Zeina Akar asserts, “The army is the guarantor of Lebanese security stability.”
“Our first and last demand is to live with dignity,” says one of the protesters in the retired military personnel’s movement, adding, “Thieves must return what they stole… We have put our blood on our hands for the sake of protecting the country, and the least we want is $500 monthly to live and support […]
From Ziad Rahbani “Peace to Gaza”… Nabu Museum Resists through Music
It’s not surprising for the Nabu Museum’s management, which chose Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani for its inaugural concert, to continue presenting the finest and greatest musical and artistic performances within its premises. We speak of Nabu Museum, located in Chekka/El Heri, North Lebanon. In 2018, Nabu Museum initiated its series of musical evenings featuring Ziad […]
