This article discusses the oppressive nature of the Kafala system in Lebanon and the condition of migrant workers working under this system.
Read moreDestined To Be Forgotten: The Beirut Blast Throws Syrian Refugees Into New Wave of Anguish
The death of one young Syrian refugee in the Beirut Blast illustrates the terrible living conditions for many who escape Syria to Lebanon
Read moreThe Petition For a “French Mandate” in Lebanon: 60,000 Signatures and More Questions
In the aftermath of the horrific blast in Beirut on 4 August 2020, a petition emerged calling for the country to be placed under a French mandate for the next 10 years.
Read moreThe Right to Protest in the Pandemic
Across the world restrictions have been put in place on the right to protest as a result of the pandemic. The UN Human Rights Committee discusses this in its recent General Comment.
Read moreThe Beirut Blast: A Perpetual Cycle of Governmental Incompetence
Sarah writes about her experience of the blast which destroyed Beirut: “This tragedy should not be another mistake that is moved on from. It should be a turning point.”
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