{"id":3563,"date":"2026-09-08T07:14:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rdflwomen.org\/eng\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2026-09-08T07:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:14:55","slug":"launching-a-strategic-review-to-strengthen-governance-and-enhance-institutional-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rdflwomen.org\/eng\/launching-a-strategic-review-to-strengthen-governance-and-enhance-institutional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching a Strategic Review to Strengthen Governance and Enhance Institutional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Lebanese Democratic Women\u2019s Gathering (RDFL) has launched a comprehensive review of its vision, objectives, structure, and strategic plan, aimed at strengthening good governance, with the support of Diakonia.<br \/>\n\u200fThe review involves the participation of the administrative board, branch committees, and staff, and is facilitated by Dr. Ghassan Salibi.<br \/>\n\u200fThis step represents a key milestone ahead of the Golden Jubilee celebration in November this year, during which RDFL will present the outcomes of the review as a renewed and forward-looking launch, reinforcing its journey and consolidating its pioneering role in defending the rights of women and girls in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rdflwomen.org\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/759835271_1487035113451042_3134460835647304005_n.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3565\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rdflwomen.org\/eng\/launching-a-strategic-review-to-strengthen-governance-and-enhance-institutional-development\/759835271_1487035113451042_3134460835647304005_n\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rdflwomen.org\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/759835271_1487035113451042_3134460835647304005_n.jpg?fit=940%2C788&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"940,788\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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