UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka delivered this week a keynote address at the general assembly meeting of the Lebanese League of Women in Business (LLWB). Encouraging more representation of women in corporate leadership positions, the Special Coordinator said: “The tireless efforts and contributions toward gender equality and women’s empowerment are even more indispensable today and critical against a backdrop of immense challenges, both nationally and globally.” The Special Coordinator added that, “Women’s education and economic empowerment is critical to achieving gender equality, inclusive economic growth, development, and poverty reduction in Lebanon. Improving the economic status of women can lead to better outcomes at the individual, family and community level.”