Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
Esther was sent home with 6 mths unpaid salary. This Is Lebanon negotiated with the madam and convinced her the best option was to pay Esther in installments.
Mr. Sakr is one of Lebanon’s wealthiest and most well-known businessmen. According to Mary and two other domestic workers, he is also a sexual predator.
Hussein and Suzanne Mokbel employed Ivy Osei for 7.5 mths. They only paid her $300. After we helped her escape they falsely accused her of stealing their gold.
Siham and Roula Rashid, mother and daughter, threaten a false accusation of theft when confronted with allegations of $1,550 of unpaid salary.
King Rolodex likes to splash money around on his Insta account but doesn't have the money to do his worker's documents or pay her on time.
Meskerem was enslaved in Lebanon for 8 years, partly due to negligence of her own consulate. Her madam continues to go unpunished.