The Ministry of Social Affairs () of Lebanon is part of the cabinet.

History and functions The 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 has been Hanine Sayyed since 8 February 2025.

Structure The Ministry of Social Affairs includes the following departments: Administrative Department (al-Diwan) Department of Planning and Research Department of Accounting Department of Development Services Department of Disabled persons Department of Social welfare Department of Private associations & Institutions Department of Family Social Services Department of Handcrafts Department of Social Development

Former Ministers

Rachid Derbass : 2014-2016 Wael Abou Faour: 2011-2014 Salim Sayegh: 2009-2011 Mario Aoun: 2008-2009 Nayla Moawad: 2005-2008

References

External links Ministry of Social Affairs