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Global March for Science: No room for irrationality
Global March for Science: No room for irrationality Dima El Hassan| The Daily Star On the occasion of Earth Day, a global March for Science took place on April 22, 2017, in Washington and spilling over to more than 600 cities around the world. The march was considered a celebration of science, highlighting the crucial […]
Tawlet Saida: a place to be visited
The Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development inaugurated in partnership with Souk El Tayeb “Tawlet Saida: a Lebanese traditional kitchen” on April 22. Norway, through UNDP and Ministry of Social Affairs, has contributed to the establishment of Tawlet Saida in order to develop the local community’s skills, particularly women and to show the rich food […]
Sidon: Telling a story of resilience
Sidon: Telling a story of resilience Hiba Huneini| The Daily Star Once upon a night, the sounds of bombs and bullets erupted in the city to suddenly echo in all its surroundings Friday, April 7, due to an armed conflict in the Palestinian camp Ain al-Hilweh. Excessive conflicts escalated and bullets were reaching various areas […]
Beit Beirut: The last witness on the demarcation line
Dima El Hassan| The Daily Star On the eve of April 13, 2017, 42 years on from the start of the Lebanese Civil War, the situation may seem ridiculously unchanged. We are witnessing the same contradictions that are forever unsolved, religiously, politically and socially. Divisions still exist between the different co-existing communities and sects. There […]
Resilience: Beyond social inclusion
Resilience: Beyond social inclusion Rubina Abu Zeinab-Chahine| The Daily Star The beginning of the 21st century, has witnessed a dramatic increase in the rate of deaths from acts of violent extremism and terrorism. Attacks in major cities are becoming a tremendous trend spreading fear and dread in both developing and developed countries. In London, Berlin, Amsterdam, […]
Karoshi and the call for a new cognitive revolution
Karoshi and the call for a new cognitive revolution Dima El Hassan| The Daily Star “It’s 4 a.m., my body’s trembling … I’m going to die. I’m so tired … I want to die … I’m physically and mentally shattered.” Those were the last posts on social media of the latest “karoshi” victim, Matsuri Takahashi, a […]
Lebanese women and the dynamics of change
Lebanese women and the dynamics of change Rubina Abu Zeinab–Chahine| The Daily Star Women are often dynamic leaders of change, and nowadays they are becoming more noticed for their extraordinary achievements and the vital roles they are playing on different levels. However, all over the world women are underrepresented in decision-making positions, mainly in politics, even […]
The Doha declaration on sustainable development
The Doha declaration on sustainable development Dima El Hassan| The Daily Star Last week, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia concluded its 29th ministerial session that took place in Doha from Dec. 13 to 15. Organized every two years, the ministerial meeting is the main entity of the UNESCWA. Member states’ ministers […]
“United” exploring future trends
‘United’ exploring future trends Rubina Abu Zeinab-Chahine| The Daily Star I was one of 1,000 women participating in the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament in its 11th edition organized by the Federal National Council of the UAE and the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The summit, entitled “United for Shaping the Future” as an approach for changing […]
OLA-Solidere: A fruitful partnership
OLA-Solidere: A fruitful partnership After the big success accomplished through the establishment of Outreach and Leadership Academy – Saida, the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development in partnership with the Lebanese American University launched on Tuesday 29, 2016 OLA-Solidere. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Hariri Foundation headquarter besides OLA bldg. and […]