Migrant Workers’ Action is working with and for migrant domestic workers in Lebanon by taking action against the systemic exploitation of women of colour and advocating for a fair and just immigration and labour system for migrant workers.
Today, we honour the resilience of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon — and we demand justice.It is time to abolish the Kafala system and include domestic work under the Lebanese Labour Law. Download and read Mary's story, whose experience under the Kafala system reflects the daily reality of thousands of migrant women trapped in cycles […]
Migrant Workers' Action has submitted an Input to the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, after a call for submissions by civil society to discuss trafficking of MDWs as well as the prevention, rights protection and access to justice. The Kafala system is enabling trafficking and, with it, modern-day slavery in Lebanon. Download our […]