OUR CASES

Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon


According to Dr Abdallah, Ban Mai is not a maid, she is a member of the family. He says the only person who loves Ban Mai more than him is his wife. He refuses to send her home.

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When confronted about the non-payment, she first gave flawed evidence of Birhane's theft, then concluded, "Sorry, I'm not going to pay her."

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It is not easy being a domestic worker for an old man who thinks he has purchased your body and not just your cleaning services.

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Roseline hadn't been paid for 5 mths and says the Dikas had her beaten up for asking for her salary. One month later she escaped. TIL paid for her ticket home.

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Abigail had to wear trousers to bed to protect herself from Anis' nighttime visits. She says Capt Alaeddine knew about it and beat her up to make her stay.

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Hadi and Nadine enslaved Florence then threatened her that they "have people in Africa" when she pursued her unpaid salary.

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