Prof. Maryz YOUNES

(Lebanon), Professor of Sociology, Lebanese University, and President, International Network for Arab Societies Study, Beirut

Prof. Maryz Younes is a prominent Lebanese sociologist and academic leader specializing in contemporary Arab societies, gender studies, and civil society movements. Since 2015, she has served as a Professor of Sociology at the Lebanese University, conducting extensive field research that includes six national studies on youth in marginalized Lebanese communities. A passionate advocate for elevating female researchers, Dr. Younes is the founder and President of both the International Network for the Study of Arab Societies (INASS) and the Women’s Studies Network. Her scholarly work explores structural and symbolic transformations of youth in the GCC and women’s representation in public life. For her pioneering leadership and academic contributions, she was honored with the prestigious ALECSO Shield of Leadership.