Minister of Justice Signs Contract for "Juvenile Justice" Program with UNICEF

The Minister of Justice in the caretaker government, Henry Khoury, signed a renewal contract for the "Juvenile Justice" program with the representative of the UNICEF office, Edward Pagebid. This signing is part of the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Khoury emphasized that "the signing of the agreement establishes a new vision for the juvenile justice system in Lebanon, especially in light of the ongoing crises we are experiencing, which impose the necessity of ensuring the protection of all children and achieving equality in their access to a 'child-friendly' and safe justice system that secures their rights and preserves their best interests when they come into contact with the law, regardless of their circumstances." He also noted, "We are specifically looking forward to amending the law on protecting juvenile offenders and those at risk."