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Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. Lebanon has a rich history and a diverse culture, with a mix of Arab, Mediterranean, and European influences. The official language is Arabic, and the majority of the population is Muslim, with significant Christian and Druze minority communities. Lebanon is known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous terrain, as well as its vibrant capital city, Beirut. The country has been plagued by political instability and violence in recent years, but it remains a important center of culture and commerce in the region.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative of the UNAOC, and Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, spoke about the Forum and its results. They also hailed the large, high-level participation that enriched the dialogue that took place during the two-day gathering. ‘People are…
The first large-scale regional simulation exercise to be organised by the Council of Europe in the framework of its joint programmes with the European Union and in partnership with the Government of Malta is taking place from 23-29 October in Valletta, Malta. It represents a unique approach to improve the coordination, detection and referral of…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) started an investigation into an alleged attempt to traffic three supposed victims who were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last November 6. According to a Friday BI Facebook post, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the investigation after they received a report on the alleged human…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) started an investigation into an alleged attempt to traffic three supposed victims who were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last November 6. According to a Friday BI Facebook post, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the investigation after they received a report on the alleged human…
News storyBy Mark ZaborneyBlade Staff Writer Charles D. Abood, a local judge for 22 years and a visiting judge for nearly as long afterward, and an author who in May published a novel inspired by real criminal cases, died Oct. 22 in a Redwood City, Calif., hospice. He was 78. He had gallbladder cancer and…
In-depth: In Syria, displaced families are live streaming on TikTok begging viewers to give them ‘virtual gifts’, but a recent investigation by the BBC found that the social media platform is reaping the profits. ‘Please like, please share, please gift’ is one of the most common phrases used by Syrian children and their parents on…
“The existing social order is a swindle and its cherished beliefs mostly delusions.” – George Orwell Human trafficking is an issue that takes many forms and typologies across the world and society. Traditionally, human trafficking is thought of as falling into one of two categories: sex trafficking, trafficking in persons for commercial sexual exploitation, or…
In our latest podcast episode we cover She Leads, a programme dedicated to amplifying the voices of girls and young women across Africa and the Middle East. In our new podcast episode on a joint ECPAT, Plan International Netherlands, Defence for Children – ECPAT the Netherlands (DCI-ECPAT), African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), and…
The 95% drop in value of Lebanon’s currency has taken its toll on migrant workers, leaving many unable to cover basic living costs. Now that internet prices are set to double, migrant rights organizations and activists are concerned about what further isolation could mean for the safety of migrant domestic workers. The kafala system Under…
The newly formed nonprofit San Diego Sparkles Foundation, which supports children displaced by war and at risk for human trafficking, will host Children’s Benefit Fashion Show & Luncheon on Sept. 17 at Hyatt Regency La Jolla from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal is to raise $250,000. Children from San Diego and throughout Southern…
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