ESCWA
Member State: Lebanon
Document Language: English
SDGs:
This NAP, endorsed by the Government of Lebanon, aims at increasing the participation of women in decision-making processes at all levels, including political, diplomatic, economic and also in the security and defense sectors. Moreover, it will enhance all efforts in preventing and containing armed conflicts and will provide girls and women with more effective protection measures against violence, as well as improve their conditions to access, benefit and participate in relief and recovery efforts.
Pillars & Objectives
Pillar:
Participation
Objectives:
- Increase women's participation in decision-making processes at all levels, including political, diplomatic, economic, and security sectors.
Pillar:
Prevention
Objectives:
- Enhance the role of women in the prevention of conflict and in decreasing tensions at national and local levels.
Pillar:
Protection
Objectives:
- Protect women and girls from gender-based violence and ensure their access to necessary services.
Pillar:
Relief and Recovery
Objectives:
- Address the specific needs of women and girls in relief and recovery efforts resulting from natural disasters and conflicts.
Pillar:
Normative Framework
Objectives:
- Amend, adopt, and implement laws and policies to prevent discrimination against women and protect them from all forms of violence and exploitation.
