THE LIBRARY
Here you will find a variety of publications including reports, briefings, educational materials and resources that provide information and analysis on the various systemic issues linked to the Kafala system viewed through an intersectional and community-based lens."
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Anti-Racism Movement and Migrant Workers' Action together with ten NGOs and ten community leaders and migrant groups have released a statement for urgent action - The IOM should open a shelter for displaced and stranded Migrant Workers in Lebanon
Migrant Workers' Action is releasing a statement regarding the vulnerability and obstacles many Migrant Workers are currently facing, due to legal obstacles and the further escalation of violence in Lebanon.
On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024, MWA is releasing its research on the journey of Sierra Leonean migrant domestic workers to Lebanon. The research report is the second part of MWA’s In-Focus research series aiming to provide an in-depth understanding of the contexts in sending countries leading MDWs to travel to Lebanon as well as their experiences under the Kafala system in Lebanon.
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Reclaim Our Rights Collective shared an Open Letter addressed to the Lebanese media. They express their concern over the perpetuation of racial discrimination by Lebanese news outlets. MWA joins the calls of the ROR collective and recommends that journalists working for Lebanese media stop disseminating […]
Migrant Workers’ Action in support of the Reclaim Our Rights Collective celebrates International Women’s Day with the release of ROR’s Manifesto. The Reclaim Our Rights (ROR) Collective is a coalition created and led by Women Migrant Domestic Workers, community leaders, and activists who advocate and campaign for the abolition of the Kafala system and guaranteeing […]
Migrant Workers' Action has submitted an Input to the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls after a call for submissions by civil society to discuss sexual and gender-based violence in the sex work industry. The Kafala system is enabling sex trafficking and, with it, SGBV against MDWs in Lebanon. Download our briefing to learn more about the issue and read our recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
MWA developed a short brief focusing on the role of the IOM Lebanon Office following several concerns expressed by various migrant-led community groups. The brief discusses several issues leading to confusion as experienced by MDWs in Lebanon and provides recommendations to IOM Lebanon.
On the occasion of International Day For the Abolition of Slavery, MWA is launching its report on the plight of Kenyan Migrant Domestic Workers on their migration journey to Lebanon. The report is the first of MWA’s In-Focus research series aiming to provide an in-depth understanding of localised contexts in sending countries, leading MDWs to travel to Lebanon as well as their experiences under the Kafala system in Lebanon.
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