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Arab Institute for Women (AIW) - Lebanese American University (LAU)
National Network
Lebanon
Address
Lebanese American University, Koraytem, Attiyeh Bldg., 2nd floor Country
City
LebanonStreet address 2
Lebanese American University, Koraytem, Attiyeh Bldg., 2nd floor Telephone
+961-1-786456 ext. 1275 E-Mail (3)
myriam.sfeir@lau.edu.lbWebsite
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1973Contact Person1
Myriam Sfeir MuradJob Title 1
DirectorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
GenderGeneral Information
1. The institute includes four full time staff members. 2. NA 3. NA 4. NA 5. It depends on the project 6. NAMission and Objectives
a. To integrate and develop women studies in the Lebanese American University curricula. b. To engage in academic research on women in the Arab world. c. To serve as a catalyst for policy changes regarding the rights of women in the Arab world. d. To facilitate networking and communication among individuals, groups and institutions concerned with women in the Arab world. e. To empower women in the Arab world through development programs and education.Main Projects / Activities
Courses related to women’s issues are offered through various divisions, especially the Humanities and Social Sciences divisions. Research Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops: Special Events: Annual Film Festival & International Women’s Day Action and Development Programs: Basic Living Skills Program (BLSP), Second Edition, 2003, Empowering Arab Women through Literacy, 2005, & Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Programs for Women in Lebanese Prisons namely in Tripoli.