November 2, 2026
In a legislative step aimed at strengthening the protection of women and children in the media and digital environment in Lebanon, the Chair of the Parliamentary Women and Children Committee, Representative Inaya Ezz El-Din, submitted a law proposal to amend some provisions of the Media Law, including strict controls for gender justice and child protection, in addition to clear mechanisms for addressing complaints and violations.
Ezz El-Din explained through her account on the “X” platform that the proposal seeks to establish equal opportunities and gender justice, and to combat all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation, and stereotypical images of women in the media, as well as to provide protection for children from violating privacy or exposure to harm, while ensuring their right to expression and access to safe and age-appropriate content.
The draft law includes precise and confidential mechanisms for receiving complaints related to violence, harassment, assault, and risks threatening children, ensuring the protection of complainants and witnesses from any pressure, threats, or acts of reprisal, and preserving the dignity and privacy of women and children.
In the context of enhancing women’s representation in leadership positions, the proposed amendment stipulates allocating at least 30% of the seats in the National Media Authority to women, to ensure their effective participation in media decision-making.
The proposal also imposes clear legal obligations on platforms and websites to adhere to the provisions of the media law and its controls, while subjecting them to legal accountability for any violations committed through their windows.
Ezz El-Din concluded by emphasizing that “the media is not just a means of transmitting news, but rather a responsibility towards society,” stressing that its primary role lies in “protecting rights and dignity, not violating them.” This proposal comes at the heart of the legislative discussions aimed at updating the rules regulating the media sector and digital platforms in Lebanon, in particular protecting the groups most vulnerable to violations and establishing more precise standards of accountability.
