The Ministry of Social Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية) of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.
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Formed | 1993 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Lebanon |
Headquarters | Beirut 33°52′39″N 35°31′2″E / 33.87750°N 35.51722°E |
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Website | Official website |
The ministry was created in 1993 by Law Number 212[1] and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The major function of the ministry is to provide social protection and assistance.[1]
The current minister of Social Affairs is Hector Hajjar since September 2021.
The Ministry of Social Affairs includes the following departments: