The plight of migrants workers in Lebanon including many from the Philippines, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Sierra Leone has come under increased scrutiny in recent years over cases of mistreatment.
The IOM said many respondents said they were still being subjected to abuse, including beatings, sexual harassment and denial of wages.
“As the economic situation continues to deteriorate and employment opportunities remain limited, migrants’ vulnerability to exploitation and abuse is likely to increase,” said Mathieu Luciano, the agency’s Lebanon chief.
The Lebanese currency has lost more than 85 per cent of its value against the dollar, in an economic crisis that has sent poverty levels above 50 per cent of the population.