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“The Who Is She in Lebanon” is an online database with profiles of prominent contemporary Lebanese women. This project started in 2008 following a bilateral partnership with the KVINFO, the Danish Centre for Information on Women and Gender, a grant-maintained self-governing institution under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture in Denmark.
This website was updated in 2024 within the context of ‘Women in Leadership’ project. The project is implemented by AiW in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women, with the generous funding of the Government of Canada.
Behind Her Name
A closer look at each woman’s journey. This section highlights her story offering a deeper understanding of the person behind the profile. This category will be updated regularly to showcase each profile based on an alphabetical order.
The Inner World and Minimalist Art of Afaf Zurayk
There must be something more than silence, both In Multifaceted Artist, Afaf Zurayk’s inner world, and her minimalist works, which find their way to anyone standing before them as hidden, subliminal messages.
Read the Full StoryShe did
A short and engaging talk, that captures key milestones, achievements, notable contributions, awards, and interesting insights; revealing aspects of her work and path that may not be widely known.
From Beirut to Rabat: Recognizing the Theatrical Legacy of Dr. Lina Abyad
The AiW had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Lina Abyad, Stage Theatre Director and former University lecturer at LAU, in our offices. With Dr. Abyad, we had a brief conversation for our weekly column, “She Did,” where women from the “Who Is She” Database speak not only about their work, but also about the worlds quietly shaping them.
Read the Full StoryThe Arab Institute for Women
The Arab Institute for Women (AiW) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) was established in 1973 to pay tribute to LAU’s origins as a girls’ school and to fulfil its commitment to education, empowerment, and equality for women and girls.
AiW was the first institute of its kind in the Arab region, and one of the first in the world.
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We are calling on all members of our community to nominate outstanding women! Every time you nominate a woman who has inspired your views, choices, and decisions, you are empowering others to follow in their footsteps. The more women are featured, the more we inspire. Let us celebrate their diverse achievements together! Don’t hesitate to nominate now!
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