News reports in February 2024 highlight more incitement against, more fees for recruiting migrant workers, and concerning cases of abuse and exploitation.
We opened up 2024 with disturbing stories of racism against migrant workers in Lebanon. From underreported murders to exploitative labor practices and biased media narratives, this report sheds light on the systemic marginalization, dehumanization, and violations that migrant communities face in the country.
Since 2014, February 6th has been globally recognized as the “Global Day of CommemorAction”, dedicated to commemorating and remembering the lives lost, those who have gone missing, and individuals forcefully disappeared at sea and borders worldwide.
On this occasion, we urge the Lebanese authorities and international community to seek justice for migrants in Lebanon.
Since the 8th of October, Lebanon has been on the brink of a full-scale war. Villages on the southern borders have been repeatedly attacked by Israel, causing the displacement of more than 40,000 of their residents. This brief aims to share information on the current situation of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon following repeated attacks by Israel.
This paper historicizes and analyzes the informal community-organizing of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon in addition to providing recommendations and ways forward to support and strengthen their work. This paper is based on research conducted in August and September 2023 with activist migrant domestic workers in Lebanon.
Ce document historicise et analyse l’organisation communautaire informelle des travailleuses domestiques migrantes au Liban, tout en fournissant des recommandations et des pistes pour soutenir et renforcer leur travail. Cette publication est basée sur des recherches menées en août et septembre 2023 auprès de travailleuses domestiques migrantes qui militent au Liban.
Join us in the Global General Strike in support and solidarity with Palestine.
Tomorrow, on Friday, October 20th, we will take a firm stance against the occupation and the assaults on Palestinians.
This strike is part of a global movement. The original call was made by Palästina Spricht and Palästina Kampagne.
Migrant deaths in Lebanon are often hidden behind incomplete reporting or blocked investigations. Thus, seeking justice becomes a struggle.
Racism in Lebanon targets refugees as well as their children, with hospitals denying their rights, even in death, and media outlets portraying their integration in schools as a “threat.”
At the Anti-Racism Movement (ARM), we are constantly working on a multitude of different activities and initiatives. Most of our activities are only possible with the help of dedicated and passionate volunteers who work in collaboration with our core team.
The Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) was launched in 2010 as a grassroots collective by young Lebanese feminist activists in collaboration with migrant workers and migrant domestic workers.
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