The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced a 3-day vaccination drive for migrant workers this week from August 24-26, at Sagesse high school Jdeideh.

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) commenced its 104th session on August 9th, for which the Lebanese delegation submitted a report detailing the state’s efforts in eliminating racism.

A domestic worker attempted suicide on August 7 in the Southern town of Saksakiyeh by jumping from her employer’s house but was immediatley rescued by town residents. No details were revealed about an investigation.

The General Directorate of General Security announced in a statement that the deadline is now August 15 instead of July 15 for irregular migrants who need to settle their legal status in order to leave Lebanon

Seventy six migrants and two children were evacuated to Benin, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Sudan and Togo over the past week; 18 of which traveled with the support of ARM in the past week.

ARM’s Migrant Community Center (MCC) announced its reopening in July with new activities and programs, including a chef residency with Demo Bar in Gemmayze, Beirut.

An article by Arab News reported the effects of the fuel shortage on migrant employees working at gas stations in Lebanon which included threats, physical assault and verbal abuse by customers.

For International Domestic Workers Day (IDWD), ARM interviewed several migrant women who talked about how they imagine their lives and Lebanon after the Kafala system is abolished.

Nahr Ibrahim’s municipality issued a decision to impose a curfew on Syrian and foreign residents on June 7 noting their “unjustified movement” around town, and referring to public health concerns and fear of more spread of COVID-19 as a result.