NCLW MISSION 

The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) is an official institution affiliated to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. NCLW was established by Law 720/1998 to promote women and girls’ rights in Lebanon as well as gender mainstreaming in legislations and policies.

The General Assembly of NCLW is composed of 24 members appointed by the Council of ministers by decree for a renewable three-year term. Women members of the Parliament and ministers are considered ex-officio members of NCLW during their term and have a consultative status. NCLW has an Executive Bureau comprised of eight members elected by the General Assembly from its members. The President of the Republic appoints the president of NCLW. The current NCLW president is the First Lady Mrs. Nehmat Aoun, and the vice-president is Ambassador Sahar Baassiri Salam.

 

As defined by law, NCLW has 3 missions:

consultative, coordinative and executive.

NCLW VISION

NCLW has developed the National Strategy for Women in Lebanon 2022 – 2030, in cooperation with its partners in both sectors, public and private. The strategy includes 5 main goals as per the vision: “Women in Lebanon play leadership roles in all fields, and are equal to men in rights and obligations in a State where the rule of law prevails and where human rights are protected”.