Women in Beirut

Kim Chakanetsa talks to Beirut-based women entrepreneurs and athletes about the challenges and opportunities they face. She hears stories of resilience, hope and solidarity.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Women in Beirut

First Air Date

August 26, 2023

Last Air Date

September 2, 2023

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC News

Hitting the Mark
S01E02

Hitting the Mark

Kim Chakanetsa talks to two Beirut-based athletes who help promote women's participation in sports. In 2012, Ray Bassil became the first Arab woman to compete in trap shooting at the Olympics. Since then, she has taken part in two more Olympic Games and won three World Championships. Sarah El Jizi is a basketball player who leads a series of sports programmes for Right to Play, an NGO promoting skills, development and social cohesion among children living in refugee camps

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