Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

Lebanese Republic
Ministry of Social Affairs
وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية

Agency overview
Formed 1993 (1993)
Jurisdiction Government of Lebanon
Headquarters Beirut Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°52′39″N 35°31′2″E / 33.87750°N 35.51722°E / 33.87750; 35.51722
Agency executive
  • Rashid Derrbas,, Minister of Social Affairs
Website Official website
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The Ministry of Social Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية) of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.

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 Rashid Derrbas .

Structure

The Ministry of Social Affairs includes the following departments:

References

  1. 1 2 "UN Development Program" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
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