The Regie Libanaise de Tabacs et Tombacs (Regie) ended on Saturday a number of workshops held in Al-Hisa, Akkar aimed at empowering women. The workshops, which were attended by 30 who are the daughters of tobacco farmers in the North, are part of the “Manchar Souwar” 2019 competition that focuses on women, and are also part of the “Spring Board” program aimed at enhancing the role of working women.
The workshops included interventions from Lebanese Armed Forces Brigadier General Dr. Hala Shahhal, Head of Balassem Organization Ms. Joumana El-Debs, former Head of Toula Municipality Ms. Eliane Youness, who informed the ladies about the challenges that each of them faced throughout their lives.
It is worth noting that Regie had launched the program in Bekaa at a previous time, and mentioned that the same program will be held in South Lebanon during January.
In the same regard, it is important to emphasize that the workshops are part of the “Spring Board” (Start Point) program aimed at empowering women to give them more self-confidence and self-appreciation in order to have a positive impact on their surroundings and also an impact of themselves personally and\or professionally.
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Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work in an exhibition scheduled for September 2025, during which the competition results will be announced and the prizes formally awarded.
The Regie explained that those interested must register their participation by sending a text message to the Regie Official Number (71100014) with their name, phone number and email address.
Participants must also open an account on the Regie’s official website www.regie.com.lb/Manchar-souwar and upload their photos between May 1st and July 15th, 2025 at the latest.
Moreover, participants are required to schedule individual visits to tobacco fields in the North, South or Bekaa by contacting its representatives at the numbers published on its website, according to the scheduled visit dates in each region.
The Regie noted that the ideal time to visit the fields and take pictures is from mid-April to mid-June in the North and South, and from mid-May to mid-July for the Bekaa, adding that for optimal shooting results, it is recommended to visit the fields in the early morning.
Among the key conditions for participation outlined in the statement, the Regie emphasized the importance of obtaining the farmer’s consent before photographing them and securing their written consent for the use of photos taken of them.
The statement also specified that it is prohibited to photograph “a pregnant woman or any child under the age of 18” and that “the photos must adhere to ethical and legal standards, and should not include any abuse, violations of human rights, or damage to the environment.”