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Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

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Jurisdiction
  
Government of Lebanon

Website
  
Official website

Headquarters
  
Beirut

Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

Formed
  
1993; 24 years ago (1993)

Agency executive
  
Rashid Derrbas,, Minister of Social Affairs

The Ministry of Social Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية‎‎) of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.

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History and functions

The ministry was created in 1993 by Law Number 212 and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The major function of the ministry is to provide social protection and assistance.

The current minister of Social Affairs is Pierre Abi Assi.

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

    Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon) Wikipedia
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