Fadia Kiwan: Struggles and Triumphs in Overcoming Challenges in Lebanon

Name: Fadia Kiwan: Struggles and Triumphs in Overcoming Challenges in Lebanon
SKU: W38682_P

Rida Elias, Bassam Farah, Yasmeen Makarem

Product #:W38682_P

Supplier:Ivey/AUB

Discipline:Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour/Leadership

Setting:Lebanon, 2022

Details:Case (PDF) • 10 pages • 2024-11-19

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Dr. Fadia Kiwan, a Lebanese political-science professor at Saint-Joseph University and the director general of the Arab Women Organization, had observed through her work that Lebanon's socio-political landscape presented both opportunities and challenges for women's empowerment. Thus, in February 2022, she faced a significant career dilemma: she could run for Lebanon’s upcoming parliamentary elections or continue her impactful roles in academia and women's advocacy. Her decision would be crucial because each path offered distinct possibilities for advancing women's rights and political representation in a region fraught with obstacles for women. Which path would she choose?

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After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to do the following:

Analyze the factors influencing Kiwan’s educational and career choices and achievements.
Explore the opportunities and challenges that women face in pursuing higher education and leadership roles in Lebanon and the Arab region.
Evaluate the trade-offs and implications of Kiwan’s decisions regarding her involvement in politics.
Apply relevant theories and frameworks to understand Kiwan’s case and compare it with other cases of women leaders in similar or different contexts.

Fadia Kiwan: Struggles and Triumphs in Overcoming Challenges in Lebanon

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