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.
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.”
After a long hiatus, here’s our news roundup report for July 2023, compiling news about migrants and refugees in Lebanon, and the region.
نعيد نشر الدليل الذي قام بنشره حساب «المسيرة العالميّة للنساء – لبنان» بعنوان ” ما الذي يمكن عمله قانونياً في ظل موجة الاعتقالات والترحيل للاجئين/ات السوريين/ات؟”
يوضّح الدليل خطوات يمكن للأفراد أو المجموعات المناهضة للعنصرية باتخاذها في حالات الاعتقال أو الترحيل
This letter has been prepared in a coordinated effort by civil society and NGOs, calling on UNHCR to increase cooperation and transparency with local organizations to respond to the alarming deportations of Syrian refugees from Lebanon to Syria.
🎧Introducing Women of the blame (Femmes Coupables) – a podcast featuring migrant domestic workers in Lebanon, sharing their stories and their struggles to overcome migration difficulties.
🎙️4 episodes tackling personal experiences of migration and refugees that are often left out of media coverage.
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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