Lina Abou-Habib, a key figure in advocating for women's rights in Lebanon, shares her experience of discrimination and inequality. She highlights how Lebanon's family law is biased against women, particularly in custody disputes in religious courts. Abou-Habib emphasizes the challenges faced by women seeking divorces, especially those in abusive relationships. Additionally, she addresses the restrictive nationality law that affects children of Lebanese women married to foreign men, outlining the legal and social implications that render these children without citizenship rights. As the director of the Asfari Institute, she collaborates on social justice initiatives in the region.
"In Lebanon, family law is governed by religious courts, and often favors fathers in custody disputes. I've had more than one friend who is being physically abused by her husband but is too afraid to leave for fear of never seeing her children again."
"The nationality law states that children's citizenship is based on the nationality of their father, even if their mother is Lebanese. That means if a Lebanese woman marries a man from another country, their children are not considered Lebanese citizens."
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