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Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon


Constance found out in Lebanon that she was pregnant. She wanted to go home and have the baby. Saliba Agency forced her to have an abortion and sent her to work.

Joseph Kamal Saliba, Owner of Saliba Agency who Forced the Abortion of Constance

When we asked Anna Khoury to pay Gamane her 7 months unpaid salary, she took her to Savera Agency who sold her and refused to give us her new employer's number.


Happiness was physically abused by Rana Mawla. She took refuge in her embassy and spent 9 months in a shelter before finally making it home.

Randa Dana El Mawla of Lebanon - Starves Her Workers and Serial Abuser Known to General Security - Abuser of Happiness Paul

Mother from the Philippines: enslaved for 21 years by Issam Hayek and his family in Nabatieh. Her family had no idea if she was dead or alive.


This story has been updated, as following Arleneā€™s departure, Ahlam Sharref Eldine continued to abuse and enslave a further four employees. How has she been allowed to continue to employ and abuse more domestic workers?

Serial Abuser and Slaveholder Ahlam Hamade is the Monster in Your Bad Dreams

On December 4, 2019 Mulu jumped to her death from the 5th floor. She had been denied contact with her family, was physically abused and had unpaid salary.

Elie Kahwach and Pauline Chahine, Abusers of Mulu Aged 21 Plunges to Her Death in Plight to Escape Slavery

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