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We have concluded 17 sessions as part of the #Masidama program, in partnership with Trocaire and funded by RDPP, held at our Beirut and Zouk RDFL centers. Throughout these sessions, inspiring women and girls came together to rethink the traditional social roles assigned to them. These spaces transformed into platforms…

The Lebanese Democratic Women’s Gathering (RDFL), represented by board member Baria El Zein, took part in the “Women Peacebuilders: From Challenges to Change” conference. The event was organized by Beity Association and UN Women, under the patronage of General Raed Abdullah. The conference brought together participants from three Arab countries,…

In our ongoing efforts to achieve justice and eliminate all forms of discrimination, RDFL is working on developing a comprehensive strategic plan that reflects current priorities and meets the aspirations of women and girls across all backgrounds and regions. This step reaffirms RDFL’s commitment to advancing the feminist struggle and…

As part of our ongoing parliamentary meetings to follow up on the progress of the law to set a minimum age for marriage and criminalize child marriage, a delegation from RDFL met with MP Antoine Habchi. The delegation included the organization’s Communications and Campaigns Officer, Rasha Wazneh, and lawyer Ms.…

The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL), represented by its President Marie Therese El Mir and Head of Programs Eva Dbouk, participated in a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon, H.E. Sandra De Waele, in celebration of the role of civil society organizations. This gathering was…

RDFL in collaboration with the General Union of Workers and Employees in the Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Sector in Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote women’s participation in union leadership. Supported by Mondiaal FNV, This initiative is part of a project aimed at advancing equality and inclusivity…

In partnership with ActionAid, The Lebanese Women Democratic Gatherings (RDFL) organized a two-day intensive training at the Jeb Jennine center targeting a group of young activists. The training focused on gender-based violence, highlighting protection mechanisms and strategic measures adopted at both national and international levels. The sessions were marked by…

As part of the SPA2 project activities and in partnership with ActionAid, RDFL organized a two-day training at Douris – Baalbek center, focusing on gender-based violence. The training brought together a group of young women aged between 18 and 35, who were introduced to key concepts such as the forms…

As part of the SPA2 project activities and in collaboration with ActionAid, RDFL organized two awareness sessions at Jeb Jennine center. The sessions focused on the psychosocial consequences resulting from crises and their impact on women’s lives. The sessions targeted a group of women aged between 18 and 35, providing…