Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

Lebanese Republic
Ministry of Social Affairs
وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية
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Formed1993; 32 years ago (1993)
JurisdictionGovernment of Lebanon
HeadquartersBeirut
33°52′39″N 35°31′2″E / 33.87750°N 35.51722°E / 33.87750; 35.51722
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WebsiteOfficial website
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Member State of the Arab League

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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 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 Hector Hajjar since September 2021.

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

  1. ^ a b "UN Development Program" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2014.