Education Minister’s Third Gender Inclusion Poorly Timed | Blog BaladiEducation Minister’s Third Gender Inclusion Poorly Timed – Blog Baladi

Education Minister’s Third Gender Inclusion Poorly Timed | Blog BaladiEducation Minister’s Third Gender Inclusion Poorly Timed – Blog Baladi

Lebanon’s Minister of Education, Rima Karami, is facing major backlash after adding a third gender option “Other” alongside the traditional “Male” and “Female” choices in a national survey. The survey, launched in March 2025, was part of a broader initiative by the ministry to collect data on students across public and private schools and gain a clearer picture of the country’s demographic landscape. Many were quick to condemn the move. MP Edgar…