Lebanon

Compared globally, Lebanon’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Lebanon, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 10 index points, from 56 in 1995 to 66 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2008-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Lebanon is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a blizzard in 2015, affecting 15% of the population.

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See below to compare Lebanon against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.