Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)
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Formed | 1993 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Lebanon |
Headquarters | Beirut Coordinates: 33°52′39″N 35°31′2″E / 33.87750°N 35.51722°E |
Agency executive |
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Website | Official website |
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The Ministry of Social Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية) of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.
History and functions[]
The ministry was created in 1993 by Law Number 212[1] and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The major function of the ministry is to provide social protection and assistance.[1]
The current minister of Social Affairs is Richard Kouyoumdjian.
Structure[]
The Ministry of Social Affairs includes the following departments:
- Administrative Department (al-Diwan)
- Department of Planning and Research
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Development Services
- Department of Disabled persons
- Department of Social welfare
- Department of Private associations & Institutions
- Department of Family Social Services
- Department of Handcrafts
- Department of Social Development
References[]
- ^ a b "UN Development Program" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1993 establishments in Lebanon
- Ministries established in 1963
- Government ministries of Lebanon
- Social affairs ministries