Women In Lebanese Politics

Lebanon has created an image of being one of the most tolerant Arab countries when it comes to women: in comparison to other countries in the region, women in Lebanon play an active role in the private sector. Yet although Lebanese women are more represented in the workforce than in neighboring Syria and Jordan, they are far less represented in politics. As FSRN's Simba Russeau reports, women also face obstacles due to controversial nationality laws.

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