An article on L’Orient Today covered the obstacles facing migrant workers who wish to leave Lebanon and return to their countries.

The new Minister of Labor Moustafa Bayram stated during his inauguration that his mandate will entail improvements to the working conditions of Palestinian workers, and that he will hold a press conference soon to present the new strategy of the MoL.

The initial criteria for the ration cards to be issued by the government allegedly exclude employers of migrant domestic workers from eligibility.

The embassy of Bangladesh announced in a Facebook post a weekly vaccination drive for migrant workers every Thursday, with transportation provided from Dora to the vaccine center. Location to be confirmed.

The Public Source published a report on Sudanese, Iraqi, Yemeni and Somali Refugees whose situation has often been neglected in the humanitarian sector and in the media.

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.