Trapped by the system, Ethiopian workers in Lebanon see no freedom
BEIRUT, Feb 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – It was Betty’s 22nd birthday when she landed in Beirut from Ethiopia with the promise of a well-paid job
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#Slavery: Five Areas to Watch in 2018
As we look forward to the year ahead, our Executive Director takes a moment to reflect on some key focus areas in the fight to end modern slavery in 2018, and considers where some of our greatest challenges lie.
الشبكة العربية لحقوق المهاجرين تختتم فعاليات ورشة العمل الأقليمية بالقاهرة
اختتمت الشبكة العربية لحقوق المهاجرين فاعليات ورشة العمل الأقليمية التي استمرت لمدة ٣ أيام بالقاهرة
Lebanon has a racism problem
It is enough to look at the mistreatment of domestic workers, especially from Asia and Africa, to understand that Lebanon has a racism problem that goes beyond the discrimination of refugees.
Urgent Call for Support
An African couple, from Kenya and Nigeria, work in Lebanon and have been living in Nabaa with their child for the last 2 years.
Why don’t we know if anti-trafficking initiatives work?
Over fifteen years after the UN Trafficking Protocol was adopted, the evidence available to determine how much progress has been made in combatting human trafficking remains very limited.
Race and exploitation in the Gulf
Kafala has been discussed in the context of modern slavery and exploitation, and its misuse has also allowed for the facilitation of sex trafficking.
Claiming rights under the kafala system
Over the past 10 years, international organizations and NGOs in the Middle East have launched advocacy campaigns, submitted legislative proposals, and offered a variety of legal and socio-medical services to migrant domestic workers.
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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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