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Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Futures

by ESD Center at MUBS

Social Sciences

Season 1

How does social media pressure affect our relationship with our body and our mental health?

health challenges behind the scenes, the impact of social media, and how we can support healing and self-acceptance. Tune in to hear real talk and expert insights. 💬🧠✨ #AnorexiaAwareness #BodyImage #MentalHealthMatters "عم نكسر الصمت عن الأنوركسيا وصورة الجسد مع الدكتورة فانيسا مرتضى — نظرة عميقة على التحديات النفسية اللي ما بنشوفها، تأثير السوشيل ميديا، وكيف فينا ندعم الشفاء وقبول الذات. تابعونا لحوار صريح ونصائح من خبرة متخصصة." #التوعية_بالأنوركسيا #صورة_الجسد #الصحة_النفسية

The Struggle for Gender Equality in Lebanon

The fight for gender equality in Lebanon continues to face many challenges. There are still people who consider these demands not a priority, and many feminist activists are subjected to smear campaigns and violent reactions. Listen to Ms. Hayat Mirshad, Founding Director of FEMALE and Editor-in-Chief at Sharika Wa Laken, talk about the struggle for gender equality.

تعزيز التمثيل السياسي العادل مع جويل أبو فرحات

Lebanon has seen progress in women’s political representation, including the historic appointment of five female ministers in Nawaf Salam's 2025 government. Yet, achieving true gender balance in politics remains a work in progress. What steps need to be taken to ensure fair representation? Tune in as Ms. Joelle Abu Farhat, President of "Fifty Fifty" and a tireless advocate for gender equality for over a decade, discusses pathways to achieving a more just and inclusive political system.

Bridging the Gender Gap in the Workplace with Corine Kiame

Despite progress in promoting women’s participation in the labor market, gender equality in Lebanon has not yet been achieved. How can structural barriers be removed and equal opportunities ensured? Listen to Ms. Corine Kiame, President of the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), who has dedicated many years to promoting the role of women in the labor market, tackle these issues.

The War Has Stopped, What Next?

The Center for Equality and Sustainable Development at MUBS is launching its new podcast series "Sustainable Futures" 🎙️🌟. In this debut episode, host Ms. Bianca Sallum sits down with Mrs. Layal Sakr, veteran lawyer and Founding Director of SEEDS for Legal Initiatives, to examine a critical question in the wake of the ceasefire agreement: How can we preserve this fragile peace and move towards building a state of law that protects the rights of everyone?