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Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Futures

By: ESD Center at MUBS
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Sustainable Futures explores pathways to achieve a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for all. It aims to further the 2030 SDGs, focusing on gender equality, quality education, health for all, democracy and justice, and climate action. This podcast is hosted by the ESD Center at MUBS.

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Episodes
  • The Struggle for Gender Equality in Lebanon
    Mar 28 2025

    The fight for gender equality in Lebanon continues to face many challenges. There are still people who consider these demands not a priority, and many feminist activists are subjected to smear campaigns and violent reactions.

    Listen to Ms. Hayat Mirshad, Founding Director of FEMALE and Editor-in-Chief at Sharika Wa Laken, talk about the struggle for gender equality.

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    27 mins
  • تعزيز التمثيل السياسي العادل مع جويل أبو فرحات
    Mar 19 2025

    Lebanon has seen progress in women’s political representation, including the historic appointment of five female ministers in Nawaf Salam's 2025 government. Yet, achieving true gender balance in politics remains a work in progress. What steps need to be taken to ensure fair representation?

    Tune in as Ms. Joelle Abu Farhat, President of "Fifty Fifty" and a tireless advocate for gender equality for over a decade, discusses pathways to achieving a more just and inclusive political system.

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    12 mins
  • Bridging the Gender Gap in the Workplace with Corine Kiame
    Mar 11 2025

    Despite progress in promoting women’s participation in the labor market, gender equality in Lebanon has not yet been achieved. How can structural barriers be removed and equal opportunities ensured?

    Listen to Ms. Corine Kiame, President of the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), who has dedicated many years to promoting the role of women in the labor market, tackle these issues.

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    20 mins

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