Coordinating organization: Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action (CRTD-A) (Email: labouhabib@crtd.org)
The current nationality law does not allow Lebanese women to confer nationality to either their spouses or children. CRTD-A and regional partners continue to advocate for legislative reform.
Court in Lebanon granted Lebanese citizenship to the children of a Lebanese woman following the death of her non-Lebanese husband. Judges say no law prevents Lebanese mother from passing on nationality after husband passes.
Continue Reading | Posted by layali on June 20th, 2009
Although women are guaranteed equal citizenship status by most Arab constitutions, nationality laws discriminate against them. If they marry a non-national, women cannot confer their nationality on to their spouse, and worse, on to their children.
Continue Reading | Posted by layali on November 13th, 2008
Nationality campaign activists in Lebanon commemorate Arab Children’s Day with “The Colors of My Identity,” an event highlighting children’s artistic expressions of their right to nationality.
Continue Reading | Posted by layali on October 17th, 2008
The one-hour sit-in organized by CRTD-A on Thursday July 24, 2008 was remarkably successful. The activists submitted a written request to the Cabinet for the reform of Lebanon’s nationality code and lifting reservations on section 2 of article 9 of CEDAW.
Continue Reading | Posted by layali on August 4th, 2008
Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action (CRTD-A) is organizing a sit-in in front of the Cabinet on July 24th from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to call on the new government to amend the nationality code.
Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on July 23rd, 2008
Dear “Claiming Equal Citizenship” Campaigners,
The Nationality Campaign press conference held on Arab Women’s Day went really well. The conference in Lebanon was covered by four daily newspapers, 2 electronic forums, and 3 TV stations (Tele Liban, Orange TV, and Arab Women TV).
Continue Reading | Posted by roula on February 4th, 2008
The Nationality Campaign is pleased to inform you of a press conference! On the occasion of Arab Women’s Day, several regional events will be taking place simultaneously under one slogan: “My Nationality is a Right for me and My Family”. These activities will be taking place in Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and the Gulf region.
Continue Reading | Posted by roula on January 28th, 2008
My name is Nawal Al-Chartouni Thomas, (known Nina)…My daughters lived in Lebanon for ten years and had to leave JUST because I was unable to give them the Lebanese nationality.
Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on December 16th, 2007
On October 9th and 10th, Lebanon campaign partner, Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action (CRTD-A), conducted a workshop for a small group of women and children who are adversely affected by the current nationality laws in Lebanon.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on October 27th, 2007
Organizing members of the Nationality campaign in Lebanon have been very busy over the last month advancing the campaign efforts through various media outlets, including an interview on Al Jazeera English and a new group started on Facebook, a fast-growing social networking site.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on September 24th, 2007