Within the framework of collaboration between the Local Resources Development Association and the Research and Training Group for Development Work, an awareness-raising meeting was convened at Baalbek Palace regarding the role of media in consolidating the economic rights of the workforce within the agricultural sector (the informal sector) in rural areas. The session witnessed the participation of Dr. Batoul Yehfoufi, the Executive Director of the association, and environmental expert Habib Maalouf, along with the specialized team. The dialogue was moderated by media colleague Sleiman Amhaz, addressing the legal and social realities of female workers in the Baalbeck-Hermel region.
Dr. Yehfoufi emphasized the significance of media in highlighting the rights of agricultural workers within the informal sector, historically termed as the marginal sector, viewing this through international frameworks, human rights, anti-discrimination principles, and violence prevention. She stressed the necessity of forming a task force to advocate for these rights, particularly concerning economic violence, enforcing fair economic and social laws, and ensuring gender equality.
On the other hand, Maalouf urged a reassessment of concepts within the dominance of capital and economic greed, highlighting that existing legal legislations are insufficient in achieving social justice, most of which are imported from Western countries.
After presenting a comprehensive overview of the social and legal landscape of female workers in Baalbek-Herme byl the working team, written recommendations were proposed, including:
- Enhancing the role of media in spreading awareness about the rights of agricultural workers and pressuring relevant authorities for their implementation.
- Encouraging the organization of agricultural workers into unions or associations representing their interests, safeguarding them from exploitation and discrimination.
- Improving working and living conditions for agricultural workers, providing health and social protection for them and their families.
- Amplifying the role of women in the agricultural sector, granting them opportunities for education, training, economic empowerment, and political participation.
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