Debate on Women's Quota in Lebanon Under the Patronage of UNIC Beirut

Under the patronage of the United Nations Information Centre in Beirut (UNIC Beirut), "SMART Centre" organizes a debate on "Women's Quota in Lebanon", in partnership with the International Debate Education Association (IDEA). The debate will take place on Friday 24 March 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, in Ramada Hotel, Raoucheh, Beirut. 

Participants will include women who previously participated in the parliamentary and municipal elections in Lebanon, candidates for the upcoming elections, as well as representatives of women's associations, civil society organizations, and media outlets. 

The debate will coincide with the launch of the Debate Club Association, and aims at promoting consensus and exchanging ideas among people. Two teams at the debate will discuss the following motion: "The council ensures a 30 per cent quota for women's representation in parliamentary seats in the Lebanese electoral law." 

Attached is the invitation and program of the debate. 

Kindly confirm your attendance by calling Ms. Alissar Othman on 76/767211