Ministry of Social Affairs

The Ministry of Social Affairs of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.History and functionsThe ministry was created in 1993 by Law Number 212 and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The major function of the ministry is to provide social protection and assistance.The current minister of Social Affairs is Pierre Bou Assi.StructureThe Ministry of Social Affairs includes the following departments: Administrative Department (al-Diwan)Department of Planning and ResearchDepartment of AccountingDepartment of Development ServicesDepartment of Disabled personsDepartment of Social welfareDepartment of Private associations & InstitutionsDepartment of Family Social ServicesDepartment of HandcraftsDepartment of Social Development