Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
Mavis was exploited and is owed 7 months of unpaid salary
Mohamad Omari and Hasna Said Haddid, from Tripoli, are owners of Las Perlas Resort. Regina alleges that she suffered physical abuse while working for them and that Mohamad tore up her passport and owes her 9.5 months salary.
A positive outcome after 8 months of negotiations on behalf of Veronica Ansah
Mary Mensah is owed $1800 of unpaid salary. Unfortunately, in order to return home, she was left with no choice but to sign a liability waiver which further protects her employers and exploits her.
Meskerem recounts the forced labour she endured working for Hiam Sawan and Abdallah Ghandoura. She faced physical abuse by Hiam Sawan and is owed $2,365 in unpaid salary.
Margaret from Ghana had almost lost hope of getting paid.