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Lights, Camera, Empowerment: Beirut International Women Film Festival
By Lynn Abou Hamzeh | Staff Writer
Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) is more than just a celebration of women in film – it’s a movement. By showcasing work that highlights women’s issues and amplifies their voices, BWFF empowers women to take action in their communities and beyond.
A Femicide: Not a Priority
By Rana Zalghout | Staff Writer
A new victim of gender-based violence pronounced dead in Tripoli. Meanwhile, the Minister of Social Affairs asserts that women’s issues shouldn’t be a priority in Lebanon.
No Pride in Politics: Helem Assesses the Political Participation of Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ Community
By Taleen El Gharib | Junior Editor of Local News
A recent report done by Helem, an NGO dedicated to the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon and the SWANA region, revealed overall discouragement from political participation among Lebanese LGBTQ+ individuals. With little to no representation and a growing homophobic sentiment in the country, can the community move forward in its a fight against its complete erasure at the hands of the Lebanese government and religious authorities?
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