As women across the world take a moment to celebrate their numerous achievements in human rights, women in Lebanon continue to fight for theirs in an unrelenting patriarchal society.
It is a rarity in Lebanon for individuals to come together and announce a new political group with an articulate political platform. In a country where political mantles have been passed down over generations, the political leaders of today are often the grandsons of feudal lords and other Lebanese notables.
A week after its announcement, the cabinet has not yet finalized the ministerial statement, upon which Parliament gives or denies it its vote of confidence.
While Arab populations across the Middle East and North Africa continue to revolt against their despots and demanding freedom and human rights, the Lebanese, who have historically enjoyed more freedom and democracy are revolting against the one system that they have not yet been able to conquer: sectarianism.
The protests started a month ago but have expanded from Beirut to include Trip
