Beirut, 02 November 2018 (Communication and Information Unit)--As the Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development concluded on Thursday, governments, civil society and international organizations were called upon to increase their impact by ensuring that policies adequately protect individuals, preserve their dignity and uphold their human rights.
 

Beirut, 07 November 2018 (Communication and Information Unit) – On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is organizing a regional arts competition in partnership with the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW) at the Lebanese American University (LAU).
 

Beirut, 8 November 2018 (Communication and Information Unit)--In several Arab countries, the services sector accounts for large and growing shares of output, employment and foreign direct investment.

In today’s competitive economy, young adults are finding the transition from school into the workforce more and more difficult due to the increasing demand from employers for candidates with relevant work experience and skills. Whereas degrees and academic credentials remain a tremendous asset to university students, many are finding they are not enough to guarantee related and fulfilling jobs after graduation.