Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
Shewaye started work for Ibrahim and Inaam when she was 14. She is owed 6,200 USD for 3 years of unpaid labor. The judiciary system failed her.
Etenesh was 18 when she went to Lebanon. She was starved and overworked by her first employer, subsequently physically abused and partially scalped by her agent, and allegedly raped by her second employer's son
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.