Session Seven: The issue of the missing and forcibly disappeared from a gender perspective

Learning Objectives:

Developing a deeper understanding of the psychological, social, and economic mpacts of enforced disappearance on the families of the missing, women relatives, and recognize their vital role in truth-seeking efforts and peacebuilding processes in Lebanon.

Introduction to the Session: Dr. Carmen Hassoun Abou Jaoude (3min)

What Does the Gender Perspective Mean?: Dr. Carmen Abou Jaoude (7min)

The Impact of Disappearance and Loss on Women: Dr. Carmen Hassoun Abou Jaoude (35min)

Documentary: Her Struggle Too (16min)

Women's Struggle to Uncover the Fate of Missing Persons: Dr. Carmen Abou Jaoude (16min)

Certificate of completion

To obtain the completion certificate, you must successfully pass all quizzes.

This project including the first 6 modules were funded by the United Nations Human Rights Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa and the UN Peace Building Fund. The 7th module was developed in partnership with UN Women and UNDP in Lebanon with the support of the Government of Canada.

The views and opinions expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.

Session Seven: The issue of the missing and forcibly disappeared from a gender perspective

Contents

Introduction to the Session: Dr. Carmen Hassoun Abou Jaoude (3min)

What Does the Gender Perspective Mean?: Dr. Carmen Abou Jaoude (7min)

The Impact of Disappearance and Loss on Women: Dr. Carmen Hassoun Abou Jaoude (35min)

Documentary: Her Struggle Too (16min)

Women's Struggle to Uncover the Fate of Missing Persons: Dr. Carmen Abou Jaoude (16min)

Quiz

Why did women in particular suffer from the consequences of disappearance and loss during the Lebanese war?

Can we consider that only men were subjected to enforced disappearance?

What is the main emotional and psychological impact that women, especially wives of the missing, experience?

What role do families of the missing, especially women, play in the peace process in Lebanon?

Certificate of completion

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