Antonine University (UA), through the Language Center (LC), is organizing the webinar “Professional Equality: From Intention to Transformation,” as part of the dissemination of the WE4LEAD project.

Bringing together three expert speakers on issues of professional equality, this webinar offers an in-depth examination of the concrete mechanisms needed to transform intentions into lasting action in favor of gender equality in the professional world.

Event Details

Audience: Open to all interested individuals

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Online webinar (Microsoft Teams)

⚠️️ Registration is required to receive the webinar access link.

Program Details

11:00–11:03 AM | Introduction and presentation of the webinar, its objectives, and the general framework of gender equality in the professional world

Dr. Nathalie Rouphael, Coordinator of the French Department at Antonine University

11:03–11:18 AM | Recruitment Without Stereotypes: Current Challenges in Professional Equality

Dr. Isabelle Regner, Vice President for Gender Equality at Aix-Marseille University and Coordinator of the WE4LEAD project

11:18–11:33 AM | From Reductive and Partial Images to Solidarity Networks: Better Showcasing Women’s Success

Dr. Roula Douglas, President of the Francophone Press Union – Lebanon, Head of the Campus Desk at L’Orient-Le Jour, Coordinator of the National Observatory for Women in Research, affiliated with CNRS-Lebanon

11:33–11:48 AM | Active Recruitment: A Lever for Real Equality

Dr. Boutheina Ben Hassine, University of Sousse, Head of the Gender Office, Expert in active recruitment

11:48–11:56 AM | Questions, exchanges, and discussion with the audience

11:56 AM–12:00 PM | Conclusion and closing of the webinar

For more information, contact the LC:

📧 languagecenter@ua.edu.lb

📞 +961 5 927000 ext. 2010