Women -- Social conditions -- Lebanon
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lebanon, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YWCA in Lebanon in developing the status of women there. Through programs such as vocational training, hostels and camps the YWCA in Lebanon works to increase opportunities for girls and young women. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these efforts through training, resource sharing and sending staff to work in Lebanon developing local leadership and programs. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division supports Lebanese...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Syria, 1931-1949
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 63, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
The report of the study, "The Status of Women in Lebanon" takes a detailed look at the rights of women in addition to the social and religious customs affecting their lives. Correspondence and reports update the YWCA of the U.S.A. offices and associations of the work being done, seek additional staff or finances, arrange travel to the United States for Syrian trainees and assess future needs for association work.
Dates of Materials:
1931-1949
