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Me. Rita Fares
Attorney at law at JUSTICIA Beirut Consult Law Offices
A committed legal expert and human rights advocate with over 15 years of experience in legislative drafting, legal consultancy, and public policy reform. A graduate of La Sagesse University and an active member of the Justicia Foundation for Development and Human Rights, I have contributed to key legal reforms in Lebanon—particularly in the areas of gender equality, electoral law, and social protection.
My work spans consultancy for law firms and NGOs, collaboration with parliamentary committees, and authorship of several legal publications aimed at empowering citizens and strengthening the rule of law. Trilingual and proficient in legal research and advocacy, I bring a strategic and people-centered approach to legal development and justice sector reform.
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Education & Academic Background
- 2005 – Bachelor’s Degree in Law, La Sagesse University, Beirut
- 2006 – Present – Postgraduate Studies in Law
- 2000 – French Baccalaureate and Lebanese Baccalaureate
- 1986 – 2000 – Graduate of Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour
Professional Experience
- Legal Consultant, Justicia Beirut Consult Law Offices, Beirut, Lebanon
(2016 – Present)
Providing legal advisory services, contributing to legal drafting, and supporting litigation and legal reform projects. - Legal Expert, JUSTICIA Foundation for Development and Human Rights, Beirut, Lebanon
(2009 – Present)
Leading legal research and advocacy projects related to electoral reform, gender rights, and social protection in collaboration with national and international partners.
Professional Activities
- Active Member, JUSTICIA Foundation for Development and Human Rights, NGO (Since 2009)
www.justiciadh.org
Key Projects
- 2021 – Drafted a legislative proposal to amend the Electoral Law (gender quota for parliamentary elections), in partnership with Fifty-Fifty (50/50) and UNDP (LEAP).
- 2020 – Contributed to redefining the legal definition of rape in the Lebanese Penal Code, for the Parliamentary Committee on Women and Children.
- 2019 – Drafted a law to extend social security benefits to working married Lebanese women, with the same parliamentary committee.
- 2019 – Drafted a law advocating the right of Lebanese women to pass on nationality and civil rights to their children.
Publications & Authored Works
- “Lebanon: Road Map – Strategic Plans for the Future of Lebanon” (134 pages), covering health, industry, agriculture, energy, and tourism. Justicia Foundation Publications, 2016
- “Allowing Minors to Travel with Their Mothers”, with the Progressive Women’s Union (IPW) and MEPI, 2011
- “Know Your Rights in Business and Industry” – 37 Q&As from the People’s Rights Handbook series. Justicia Foundation Publications, 2010
Skills & Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Languages
- Fluent in Arabic, French, and English
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