As part of the “Rights of Housewives” project funded by the World Bank, The Lebanese Organization of Studies & Training organized a seminar entitled “the wife’s rights”. The workshop was delivered at LOST headquarter- Baalbeck on March 30th, 2013 by Mr. Mohammad Debs, a lawyer specialized in civil courts; More than 50 women attended.
Mr. Debs defined the “wife” as an individual equal to man. He highlighted the rights of wives mentioned in both religious courts- Sunni and Shiite and identified the similarities and discrepancies between them.
Mr. Debs defined the “wife” as an individual equal to man. He highlighted the rights of wives mentioned in both religious courts- Sunni and Shiite and identified the similarities and discrepancies between them.
The seminar was followed by Q&A from the audience who presented their personal cases and benefit from the lecturer’s expertise to explore solutions. All participants were invited at the end to a cocktail.
It is worth noting that this workshop is one of several seminars that will be conducted by LOST in Baalbeck- Hermel region in an attempt to raise the awareness of housewives on their rights and to extend women’s role in the dialogue as well as in debate.
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