editorial · Issue No. 11, December 1948 · p. 5

The Magazine's Word

Edvick Jureidini Shayboub

كلمة المجلة · اوفيك جريدني شيبوب

It is a great pride for Lebanon that this world cultural conference should convene on its soil — the greatest gathering history has witnessed of men of thought and learning, all working hand in hand for the renewal of life in man.

It is glory enough for Lebanon — which witnessed the rise of the great civilizations on its soil — that it witnesses today this great assembly, building upon the sound, humane foundations in whose building it — Lebanon — has labored since earliest history.

And the Lebanese woman is very proud to present this distinguished issue of her great magazine, The Woman's Voice, on this great occasion, as a contribution to the great work being done by UNESCO and in appreciation of the values of right and goodness which this great institution proclaims. Woman, in her long human history, has given strong proof that she is worthy of these values so rich in spirit; from the heart of woman flow the wellsprings of peace in the world, and she alone can contribute effectively to the renewal of the human edifice which man's ambitions and his selfishness have wrecked.

And the Lebanese woman on this soil, heir of a civilization that carried humanity's great torch in the world, cannot but meet today with those great voices in the world which call for raising the edifice of peace upon purely spiritual foundations.

And The Woman's Voice is very proud that His Excellency the revered President, Sheikh Beshara El-Khouri, was kind enough to bestow upon it the great honor of writing this gracious word; nor will it forget the gracious gesture of Her Ladyship the First Lady of Lebanon, Mrs. Laure Khoury, who in her turn was kind enough to send her word for the front of this magazine — the magazine which is one of the plantings of her blessed hand, tended by her with care, and tended still, until it has ripened and given its fruit.

This issue of The Woman's Voice is a purely women's effort, in which the educated Lebanese woman has taken a part for which she deserves thanks and praise; and in presenting it in its three languages — Arabic, French, and English — we present a women's production in which we take much pride and satisfaction.

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