The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a statement welcoming the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's new president, ending a presidential vacancy that lasted over two years.
The UN Security Council emphasized that electing a new president is crucial for ensuring the full functioning of state institutions, particularly in addressing Lebanon's urgent political, economic, and security challenges.
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UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
Members of the Security Council reaffirmed their strong support for Lebanon's territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and political independence. They also pledged to remain committed to Lebanon's stability during this critical period.
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
UN Security Council welcomes election of Lebanon's new president
Amid displacement, women in Gaza are finding new ways to support their families, turning food initiatives into lifelines and first steps toward recovery.
Inside tents, they join a program run by American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), designed to shift families from aid dependency to income generation.
Among them is Mirvat Areef, one of the 55 participants. Areef lost her home, relatives, and income in the war and now bears responsibility for her family under harsh conditions.
"I work in the ANERA project. Our income is very low, while our needs are great, and prices are high. I am now working to cover my daughter's education expenses, and my husband is ill and cannot work," said Areef.
The women prepare meals and bake goods which are distributed to displaced families, children in temporary learning spaces, and patients in hospitals. "The main goal of this project is to transform women from people in need of assistance into productive individuals who can support their families. Most of the women participating are the main providers for their families. Some have lost their husbands or children, and others have no breadwinner," said Rana Rayan, cooking trainer.
With rising prices and limited job opportunities, the project offers a vital source of income. For many women, it has become a lifeline amid the ongoing crisis.
"We are working on a project called 'Women Can.' This project has two main goals: the first is to economically empower women, especially widows, divorced women, and those who have no source of income. The second goal is to provide meals and baked goods for displaced people and patients," said Islam Mehanna, Livelihood Project manager of ANERA.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Women's Affairs, more than 21,000 women have lost their husbands since October 7, 2023.
And children, women, and the elderly make up more than 55 percent of the victims in Gaza.
These efforts show how women in Gaza are turning survival into resilience, becoming providers and anchors for their communities amid crisis.
'Women Can' project empowers Gaza families through cooperation, resilience
