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Lebanese women still face discrimination
Women in Lebanon have achieved developments toward gender equality in education but continue to face significant discrimination in many other sides of society.
A study shows Lebanese women enjoy the fourth greatest degree of freedom in the Middle East and North Africa region, after women in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.
Women continue to face severe discriminations in matters of personal status, such as divorce, inheritance or custody, and while more now run businesses, few participate in national or local politics.
There are more women entrepreneurs, and more women in universities, than ever before; however, substantial barriers remain for women pursuing careers.
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