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.
By Sarie When asked to share my story, the first thought I had was about my claim not being addressed or viewed as a victim. I was 14 when I was trafficked to Lebanon and forced into child labour under the Kafala system, but I am not a victim. I am a survivor. I do […]
في لبنان، تشكل محنة العاملات المنزليات المهاجرات في ظل نظام الكفالة تذكيراً صارخاً بقضية العبودية في العبودية في العصر الحديث. وبناءً على الزخم الذي تولّد عن الحركات التي يقودها المهاجرون، مثل الإنجاز المهم الذي حققته "إغنا ليغنا" بحملتها ضد التحرش الجنسي، تطلق مجموعة لنستعيد حقوقنا حملة #NotYourProperty لمواصلة تسليط الضوء على المشكلة المتجذّرة والمتمثلة في […]
On the occasion of International Domestic Workers’ Day, Mariam, a former MDW, community leader and member of MWA shares her journey from being a domestic worker to being trapped under the Kafala to finding herself as a community leader. This is her story: It was my dream to study and become a journalist or magistrate. […]