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Important Announcement regarding the voting procedure of the Lebanese citizens registered in Canada for the upcoming elections on 29/04/2018
The Embassy of Lebanon in Ottawa has the pleasure to inform the Lebanese Citizens whose names are mentioned on the Electoral List to vote in Canada that the required documents for voting are, The identity card (plastic) or valid Lebanese passport.
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I offer this letter...giving the second and last warning shout to save the Union before it is too late.
We in the World Lebanese Cultural Union have now reached a crossroads.. The only solution to stay united is the Transitional Committee that should and must take birth in the World Congress meeting in April, so I ask you with passion to seriously include it as a priority in the agenda..Antoine Ghanem
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The World Lebanese Cultural Union is not for sale
Why is the group of Mr Albert Matta excluded from the reconciliation? Excluding one group out of three makes this agreement a political agreement with sectarian objective.
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An Emigrant’s Tale (Sergio Jalil ), by Michael Young
Sergio Jalil is the founder of CELIBAL, the Centro De Estudios Libaneses Para America Latina (Center for Lebanese Studies in Latin America). An Argentinean of Lebanese descent, he has long experience in the business and banking sectors in Latin America.
March 10, 2017
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Celebrating the International Day of the Lebanese Emigrant 2017 in British Columbia
The official delegation, including out of town delegates, will be visiting the "Lebanese Memorial Square" at Queen Elizabeth Park (Location of Cedar tree/benches)...
Opening of the "International Lebanese Short Film Festival Version 2...
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 : Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want
it needs to be translated into national legislation, frameworks, policies, programs and actions that purge the discrimination and barriers experienced by persons with disabilities in enjoying all their human rights.
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United Nations General Assembly calls for ratification of UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage
Today, 55 States have already ratified the 2001 Convention. Underwater cultural heritage encompasses some of the most precious cultural sites that the world has to offer.
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Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage
Concerned by the destruction of submerged heritage, UNESCO Member States adopted in 2001 the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.
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The wreck of the Titanic is protected by UNESCO from 15 April 2012 onwards....
The Titanic lies in international waters, i.e. outside of the national jurisdiction of any State. States have in that area only jurisdiction over the vessels flying their own flag and their own nationals and can therefore not fully protect the wreck each on their own.
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The Lebanon Migration Museum at NDU Commemorates the Lebanese who perished on the Titanic August 16, 2012, LERC, NDU
This initiative, a first of its kind in Lebanon, comes in the wake of a world commemorating the centenary
of the Titanic's sinking.
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The United nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016.
is coordinated by United Nations Enable, which works to support and promote the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. The symbol of Enable is the blue UN symbol and the word "enable"
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The first “WORLD LEBANESE DABKE CHAMPIONSHIP” in the Village of tradition
At HAYDA LEBANON - , Zaarour - Maten - LEBANON...The competition will be evaluated by an official jury specialized in the Lebanese folklore and traditions.
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Professor Fadia Bou Dagher Ghossayn appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.
This award is a symbol and a message to Australian Lebanese citizens. I urge my fellow Australians who have roots in Lebanon, to open their heart and engage in this remarkable society of ours.
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UNESCO calls for stronger efforts to support the resumption of educational institutions in the Middle East
UNESCO calls upon the international community, including the academic world, to support recovery of all educational institutions, including Mosul University, so that quality teaching and learning can be resumed in a safe environment.
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UNHCR: Cash aid empowers refugees and boosts Lebanese economy...
"the UN Refugee Agency, in its programme replacing aid in kind with a monthly disbursement of cash, Tharwat has regained control over her finances and a corresponding boost to her dignity".
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Recognizing the Lebanese aboard the Titanic, 105 years ago (1912-2017)
Stories start to be found that make anyone feel the pain and the anguish, the heartache; stories that even after over a century still feel fresh and “wets the eyes”.
And why did the Lebanese Republic never pay tribute to these emigrants?
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The 10th annual "Gibran Tueni Scholarship 2016" in British Columbia, Canada.
The Scholarship Committee formed by Wafaa Masri , Rola Priatel, and Carlo Rahal announced the names of the winners. the selection follow a set of precise critiria.
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Open letter to H.E. Minister Gibran Bassil, Lebanese Minister of foreign affairs
We urge Minister Basil to take in consideration this very serious issue as it is the main, if not the only, obstacle that stand against such unification.
We urge all the members, branches and officials of the WLCU to support us by demanding the abolishment of article 12 prior to any unification.
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Prince Gharios of Ghassan, a Brazilian from Lebanese descent
His ascendants ruled until 1747 AD as legitimate descendants of the Ghassanid Kings. Prince Gharios is the Chief of Name and Arms of the Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan
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HIRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Nu'man VIII endorses Lebanon as land of Dialogue
Lebanon is the "Land of dialogue". It's the country from where we will build a new Middle east.
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