UPDATES TO KAFALA
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April 12, 2021 | English
As Lebanon’s economy and currency collapse, foreign domestic workers struggle to make ends meet, prompting many to consider returning home
February 28, 2021 | English
Lucy’s dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She’s not the only one.
February 26, 2021 | English
Domestic workers in Lebanon to no longer face criminal charges for leaving employers, in what has been called a “victory” against the kafala system in Lebanon this week https://freedomunited.org/news/domestic-workers-in-lebanon-to-no-longer-face-criminal-charges-for-leaving-employers/ via
@freedomunitedHQ
February 26, 2021 | English
The Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) and other stakeholders have urged Africa governments to reset the economy to revive and regenerate local potentials needed to attract investments to reap migration benefits.
February 25, 2021 | English
The Journalist International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) and stakeholders have condemned the incessant attacks on African Migrants in the Middle East.
February 24, 2021 | English
Most gulf countries like Lebanon and Jordan still practice the Kafala system where workers are tied to their employers for immensely important issues during their employment.
February 24, 2021 | English
Nonetheless, its existence is still observed today through the application of the Kafala system, a “restrictive immigration regime of laws”, held on foreign workers that seek asylum in the Gulf region.
February 23, 2021 | English
Data compiled from government sources reveals thousands dead since Qatar awarded Fifa World Cup in December 2010
February 22, 2021 | English
Former domestic worker and community leader Lucy raising awareness on Lebanon’s Kafala in Sierra Leone.
February 19, 2021 | English
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A new General Security decision means employers may no longer file criminal complaints against migrant domestic workers who “run away,” but it only goes a small way toward dismantling the oppressive kafala system.
@e.lewis96 explains why it’s important on www.lorient.today