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What Have Lebanese Female MPs Done For Women Issues?

March 9, 2011 · Mustapha Hamoui

Aline Sara investigates their contributions, with the “most disappointing” label going to Neyla Tueni, who presents a rather infuriating case: A young female journalist who ran for parliament on a platform of female empowerment only to get married, get pregnant and completely leave public life after being elected.