Cedar News June 2003

Contents Of This Issue:

The Quote

It’s a funny thing about life.  If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

Featured site   www.lebanonvoice.com 

LebanonVoice.com is an online Lebanese community where people from all over the world gather everyday like a one big family to chat and talk about daily maters away from Political and Religious subjects. The VoiceChat is the main section, it is always Moderated and controlled by volunteers from USA/Canada/Australia/Lebanon/Germany and many more. On January 17th 2003 LebanonVoice.com celebrated 3 years of continuous strong online presence among Lebanese online communities. In addition to public rooms, visitors can also go into private rooms (up to five people) to enjoy the crystal clear voice and safe on long distance charges. Also LebanonVoice offers 24/7 Arabic radio, free email, photo galleries and many more.. and best of all it is all FREE.

The webmaster of Lebanon voice would also sponsores www.LebanonHearts.com  which is a Singles/Matchmaker website. LebanonHearts.com is one year old with more than 4000 members. LebanonHearts.com is also 100% FREE.  Thanks to this sight so far at least 4 couples that we know of got married  for more information visit the sites or email webmaster@LebanonVoice.com

Featured Organization  Rassemblement Canadien pour le Liban (RCPL)
 

 RCPL is a Canadian registered non-profit organization, with a mission to promote Canadian values mainly
human rights and democratic principles as well as peace and development in Lebanon.  RCPL is a non-religious organization with no political affiliation.   RCPL is based in the Montreal region and has a great visibility within the Lebanese community of Montreal, which is the largest in Canada.

This pacifist gathering of Canadian and Lebanese-Canadian volunteers, is a dynamic group focused on research programs and development projects, in order to influence and sensitize Canadian officials and organizations concerned about the situation in Lebanon.  RCPL is by far the most active Canadian-Lebanese NGO in the human rights field, and has gained significant recognition from the Lebanese community in Montreal, as well as local NGOs and officials.

During the first quarter of 2003, RCPL achieved the following milestones:

1-  In March 2003, and following RCPL's request, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Ottawa, held a workshop dedicated to the situation in Lebanon. Representatives from different NGOs were informed about this workshop. Many representatives of Lebanese NGOs in Montreal were present. The outcome was very positive and the intention is to pursue the dialogue.

2-  Released several studies describing the humanitarian situation in Lebanon.  See website.

3-  The Human Rights Division of RCPL released in March 2003, its annual report on the state of Human Rights and Democracy in Lebanon which is also available on the website.

4-  - The "legal counseling program" for immigrants and refugees was launched, and has already assisted four cases.

5- The development division of RCPL is currently working on initiating development projects in collaboration with other NGOS in Canada and Lebanon.

6- Success in establishing alliances and contacts with key persons, NGOs in Canada and Lebanon.

7- A considerable growth of RCPL's supporters by 15 %.

RCPL invites you all to  visit their website at www.rcplonline.org, so they can share their analysis and studies with you. 

RCPL is made up of a group of professionals  who are organized and dedicated.  They volunteer their time for this cause.  They have a specific goal and an action plan.   If you can contribute to the studies or data, or if you have any suggestions or wish to network and exchange ideas  please contact them at info@rcplonline.org.  We congratulate them on their accomplishments and great work

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