From a Lattakia Governor’s Circular to a Broader Policy Pattern: Women in the Transitional Phase Under Scrutiny

From a Lattakia Governor’s Circular to a Broader Policy Pattern: Women in the Transitional Phase Under Scrutiny

A circular issued by the Governor of Lattakia banning female employees from wearing makeup during official working hours has triggered widespread debate. Critics view the measure as an intrusion into women’s personal choices and a test of how far local authorities may go during the transitional phase. More broadly, it has revived questions about whether current decision-making aligns with the principles of equality and non-discrimination that ar…