Linda Matar, known primarily as a Lebanese women's rights activist, joined the League of Lebanese Women's Rights in 1953. She then became their president in 1978, where she presided for 30 years. She was also president of the Lebanese Council of Women for 4 years, 1996 to 2000. Furthermore, Matar has been a part of 50 plus conferences around the world. Linda first starting fighting towards Lebanese gender equality, when she began working in a silk factory at the 12 years old.