Posted By
Najib
Dec 05, 2014 04:24
I took this picture yesterday of a small kid begging in the street and looking at a group of students coming out of Empire theater in Achrafieh and probably wishing he's among them. I've spotted a lot of kids begging in this area and this picture pretty much sums up the struggle that they are going through. Since a lot of people loved the picture and it's being shared like crazy online, I was wondering…
Posted By
Najib
Dec 05, 2014 02:47
Zalfa is a woman who lives in Lebanon and suffers, like many, from discrimination, violence and injustice. She's here to help other victims understand the newly adopted Law 293 to protect women and other family members from family violence. Zalfa is an initiative from KAFA to inform women in Lebanon about their rights and legal choices while warning them against the legal loopholes that could hamper their full protection. I think it's very important for…
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