“Banque BEMO Ad Sparks Outrage: ‘My Mother Is Lebanese. But I’m Not Allowed to Be.’”
October 29, 2025
“”Where are you from?””
“”Lebanon… well, my mother is Lebanese.””
“”So… you’re not really Lebanese then?””
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If this conversation feels familiar, you’re not alone. Thousands of us carry Lebanon in our DNA, our memories, our mother’s stories—but are denied it on paper because of a law that says only fathers can pass on nationality.
Banque BEMO knows this isn’t right.
For the 4th year, they’re launching “”Back to Our Cedar Roots””—shining a light on the unfairness suffered by Lebanese women who can’t pass nationality to their children.
🌲 November 22, 2025: 100 cedar trees will be allocated in a draw to 100 people of Lebanese origin living abroad without a Lebanese father.
Each tree is a reminder: You ARE Lebanese. Your roots run deep. You belong.
👉 Register before November 4th to go in the draw: [Link in bio]
Because your mother’s love for Lebanon is just as valid as your father’s.
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