Commit. Support. Advocate.

We can all do something to stop the devastating impact of kafala on the lives of hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in Lebanon. And we can all work towards one day abolishing this oppressive system completely. Here's a list to get you started. Act now.

Commit to uphold the human rights of migrant domestic workers

If you are a kafeel or can influence kafeels, do this:

1. Limit domestic workers' working hours and respect a minimum 1 day off per week and annual leave as per the Lebanese Labor Law
2. Respect their right to use time off however they wish
3. Pay wages on time and in USD or equivalent in LBP at market rate
4. Renew the workers' medical insurance
5. Cover the cost of a worker's repatriation if they wish to leave

Support migrant workers in their daily struggle

Do what you can - every initiative goes a long way.

1. Follow these community groups on social media. Amplify their work: The Alliance of Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon, እኛለኛ በስደት Egna Legna Besidet, Mesewat, Cameroonian Community in Lebanon, Sri Lankan Women Activity Projects
2. Join the people’s coalition to end kafala. Sign up now to stay up-to-date of support needed, including relief work and stopping evictions
3. Donate online to the Migrant Community Centers and the Anti-Racism Movement
4. Donate cash by sending a WhatsApp message to 78 936 766 specifying your full name and amount you'd like to donate and we will get back to you

Advocate to abolish kafala in Lebanon

Kafala is a system that manifests in several laws and policies and procedures. We want it abolished and, urgently today, ask you to:

1. Pressure the Ministry of Labor to push for the prosecution of employers who abandon domestic workers. Call them at 01 556 803, tag them on @laborministrylb, and organize protests at the Ministry in Al Borj Building, Chiyah Highway, Al Mousharrafieh.
2. Pressure the General Security to waive penalty fees for migrant workers who overstayed their residency. Call them at 01 429 061 and 01 425 610 , tag them on @DGSG_Security
3. Pressure consulates and embassies to evacuate workers and cover the cost of their evacuation.