The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL) is a feminist, secular, non-governmental organization advocating for and raising awareness about the rights of women and girls in Lebanon. Founded in 1976, the RDFL is one of the oldest feminist organizations, one based on volunteerism.
RDFL’s vision is to achieve equality between women and men in all spheres and to provide protection from gender-based violence.
RDFL’s mission is to work on and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence and all forms of discrimination, and to achieve full citizenship for women through a widespread and empowered membership and in collaboration with civil society.
RDFL’s values:
- Feminism
- Secularism
- Democracy
- Transparency
- Rejection of all forms of discrimination and racism
- Equality
Main Objectives:
- Equality between woman and man ;
- Lift all reservations on the International agreement for eliminating all forms of discrimination against women;
- Apply all international agreements to ensure equality between the two genders and in order to amend unfair clauses in penal code, labor, social security, and Nationality laws;
- Involve women in decision-making: within the family, at work, in politics.
- Protect and promote the culture of women’s rights within human rights;
- Eliminate violence against women;
- Network and coordinate with women and civil society forces to enhance democracy and equality.