Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
Hawa Tarrawaly, Sierra Leonean mother of 4, had an operation and has not been heard from since early March. Her family want to know if she is dead or alive.
Mahmoud tried to buy sexual services from Temitope. After she refused, things turned nasty culminating in bloody blows to her face.
Winnifred cared for Nabil and Hanan Mezher's severely disabled daughter. In appreciation they accused her of stealing and refused to pay her 5 months' salary.
Faustina was sexually and physically abused, BUT aware help was coming. She did not commit suicide. There should be a homicide investigation.
Thereze and Maroun Ayoub are serial abusers. There is photographic evidence of physical abuse. They do not pay. And the Ministry of Labour refuse to intervene.
Ali and Safaa employed Eunice in April, 2019. They have not paid her and have denied her contact with her family. They say it is because of the dollar crisis.