In the BRICs and N-11 countries, gender gaps in education, employment, health and political representation are narrowing. At the same time, laws and social norms that have discriminated against women are shifting in some countries. Together, these factors are giving women greater influence and decision-making power within households and markets. more

 Launch of the LLWB Beqaa Chapter

On the occasion of the International Women's day, LLWB launched the LLWB BEQAA CHAPTER. A nucleolus group of 13 ladies gathered on Friday March 5th at Chtaura Park Hotel, in presence of LLWB President Mrs Hanan Saab and LLWB Beqaa Chapter Chairperson, Mrs Najah Jaroush.   more

Corporate Ambassador Program 2009

After last year’s success, the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB) took the initiative to relaunch the Corporate Ambassadors Program (CAP) in Beirut, Lebanon. This pivotal event is once again in partnership with the Middle East and North Africa Businesswomen’s Network, the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and Vital Voices Global Partnership. more