We salute the supporting Members of Parliament and extend our deep gratitude to the Synod of Maronite Bishops in the diaspora. WLCU, representing Lebanese expatriates across the globe, was deeply dismayed by what it witnessed today while following the proceedings of the Lebanese Parliament, particularly the attempt by some to avoid discussing the issue of expatriate voting, despite a petition ...

in English – en Español – en Français – em Português – بالعربية حضرات السيدات والسادة نُوابِ الأُمّة المحترمين الموضوع : اقتراحات الجامعة اللبنانية الثقافية في العالم بشأن تعديل قانون الانتخابات تتوجّه إليكم الجامعة اللبنانية الثقافية في العالم بجملة من الاقتراحات المستخلصة من النقاشات الواسعة التي أجرتها مع الجاليات اللبنانية المنتشرة في دول الاغتراب، ولا سيما مع أبناء الانتشار الذين ...

At this critical moment in the history of our homeland, Lebanon—where freedom of expression and the dignity of journalists are facing attempts at intimidation and suppression—we, the President and members of the World Lebanese Cultural Union, declare our full solidarity with the prominent journalist Walid Abboud, who has always been a free, courageous voice committed to conveying the truth and ...

in English – en Español – em Português – en Français – بالعربية Call to the members of the Lebanese diaspora,  Subject: It is necessary to have an ID card or a valid passport in order to participate in the 2026 elections Please make sure to take advantage of your upcoming trips to Lebanon to obtain an ID card or ...

It is with a lot of bitterness that we inform you of the postponement of the LEBolution program to a later date. This difficult decision comes in the context of the concerning deterioration of the security situation in Lebanon and the region over the past few days. Several young participants who had registered for this initiative, originally scheduled for July ...

We were surprised by MP Ali Fayad’s statement in which he considered that the demand for expatriates to vote according to their place of registration does not reflect the desire of the diaspora. We remind MP Fayad that this demand, which was achieved in the 2022 elections thanks to a long struggle waged by the diaspora, is currently the subject ...

Statement of WLCU condemning the attacks on the UNIFIL personnel in Southern Lebanon  June 11th, 2025 WLCU strongly condemns the recent attacks targeting members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which occurred in several villages in southern Lebanon. These acts, which do not reflect the values or ethics of the authentic and honorable people of the South, ...

بالعربية 👇 The World Lebanese Cultural Union concludes its World Council meetings held in Chile from 23 to 25 of May: Reminder to diaspora members to obtain the necessary documents to vote from abroad in the 2026 Lebanese parliamentary elections. Lebanese Ambassador to Chile Joumana Khaddage to the WLCU President and World Council members: “By gathering in Santiago, you have ...

بالعربية 👇 Prior to the World Council meeting, the Latin American Regional Council held its periodic conference, which included elections for a new continental board, resulting in: Nissrin Esber – President Wael Abolhosen – First Vice President Gaston Akiki – Second Vice President Melina Lukes – Regional Secretary General Marcelo Chain and Maria Rosa Salomon Melhem – Members انتخاب مجلس ...