Migrant Workers' Action
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. […]
On the occasion of International Menstrual Health Day, MWA, together with Jeyetna and six Migrant Community Leaders, is launching its participatory research report on Menstrual Experiences Under The Kafala System. The report is the result of a one-year project on Sexual And Reproductive Rights and Health. Download the full report for insight into the intersections […]
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 […]