Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

The Ministry of Social Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية‎) of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.

Lebanese Republic
Ministry of Social Affairs
وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية
Agency overview
Formed1993 (1993)
JurisdictionGovernment of Lebanon
HeadquartersBeirut
Agency executive
  • Richard Kouyoumjian,, Minister of Social Affairs
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History and functions

The ministry was created in 1993 by Law Number 212[1] and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The major function of the ministry is to provide social protection and assistance.[1]

The current minister of Social Affairs is Richard Kouyoumdjian.

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. "UN Development Program" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
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