The eighth issue of Diversity in the Workplace Guide was published in May 2009. The articles in the issue include: Decent Work for Every Individual Equals Prosperity for the Nation, the definition of diabetes and how to capitalize on the potential of people with diabetes, the success story of disabled employee Suhail, a report on Phoenix Machinery adopting a diversity policy, and an article on the Lebanese Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture’s commitment to diversity.

This issue of the guide was prepared and edited by: Imadeddine Raef and Rasha Nassereddine, with material contributions from Haifa Shheib, Doha Yahfoufi, Azza Daoui, and the Economic and Social Inclusion Project team in Beirut, Bekaa, and the South. The guide was supervised by Sylvana Lakkis and produced by Fouad Mokdad.