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About the Committee for the Follow-Up on Women’s Issues (CFUWI)

The committee was formed on October 19th, 1993,for the preparation of the Beijing convention in order to stage an effective participation on behalf of the Lebanese women.

Half of the members of the National Commission for the Lebanese Woman Affairs were selected from among members of National Committee for the Follow up of Women's Issues.

The National Committee includes men and women experts, vocational trade unions, women associations, individuals and civil society institutions.

The National Committee uses networking as a mean to establish units in all Lebanese regions: Beirut – Mount Lebanon- North Lebanon - South Lebanon and the Bekaa Area.

The National Committee accomplished its organizational and administrative structure in the year 2000.

Our Constituent Body

We extend our gratitude to the remarkable women who founded CFUWI. They have always been strong advocates for women's rights. Their commitment to empowering women and advancing gender equality continues to inspire and guide our mission to eliminate all forms of discrimination.

Dr. Aman Chaarani

Professor and researcher. Ex-President of the Lebanese Council of Women and founder and first president of the Committee for Follow Up on Women’s Issues (CFUWI).

Dr. Fahima Charafeddine

Professor and researcher in women's rights, social sciences and political sciences.

Dr. Lamia Rustum Shehadeh

Professor of History, researcher and writer.

Dr. Fadia Kiwan

Professor of political science at Saint Joseph University and researcher with different organizations, and Director General of the Arab Women Organization.

Dr. Nour Salman

Professor, author, researcher, and activist for peace and child rights.

Nelly Helou

Journalist known for her extensive field reporting during the Lebanese civil war.

Majida Al Khatib Kabbara

Served as Vice President of the Lebanese Mothers' Council and chaired the Mothers' Committee.

Our Mission

Promote equal rights and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women
Empower women to effectively participate in social, economic and political aspects of life at all levels
Enhance intercommunication among women on the local, regional and international levels
⁠Strengthen women’s participation in the decision-making process and support its implementation

Our Vision

Empowering women to be influential change maker in a society that embraces diversity and equal rights.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (PDF File)

ANNUAL REPORT FOR NCFUWI - 2006 (PDF File)

Final report. Empower Gender Participation in thePolitical life (2004-2005) (PDF File)