The parliament is consisted of 128 seats divided equally between Christians and Muslims with fair
proportional representations of sects according to their number and of course geographical location.
Electoral division map:
Sunni: 27 seats
Shi’a: 27 seats
Druze: 8 seats
Alawites: 2 seats
Maronites: 34 seats
Greek-Orthodox: 14 seats
Greek-Catholic: 8 seats
Gregorian (Orthodox) Armenians: 5 seats
Catholic Armernians: 1 seat
Protestant: 1 seat
Minorities: 1 seat
This is a sample of the religious, sectarian and ethnic representation of parliamentarian seats in one
district: the Capital Beirut
Beirut is represented in 19 seats that ensure the representation of all sects based on the numerical
presence in the capital. You can see based on the table the religion, sectarian and ethnic inclusion of
all groups. Even non-Arab Armenians are represented.
Recommendations:
1- The power sharing model if adjusted and localized at state based level could be seen as an
ideal solution for the protection and inclusion of minorities in several countries in the region.
2- A quota system could be a solution that governments could adapt in order to ensure the fair
representation, inclusion, and protection of minorities at state bureaucratic level.
3- Support governments by needed expertise to ensure the proper implantation of Human Rights
mechanisms and treaties on minorities.
4- Endorse regional forums on minorities here in Geneva that develop recommendations for the
regions and from the regions.
5- Revise the governing system of this Forum as member states enjoy privileges in comparison to
other actors and representatives of minority groups which hinder the freedom of expression
as an essential rights and space for minorities to freely express themselves away from
discrimination.
Thank you
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