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Anti-Racism Movement and Migrant Workers in Beirut Organize to Abolish Kafala System

An anti-racism movement in Beirut is organizing with migrant workers to abolish the kafala system, addressing issues of discrimination and labor rights.

Background

The kafala system, a sponsorship-based employment structure, governs migrant labor in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It has faced widespread criticism from human rights organizations for enabling exploitation and restricting workers' rights. Activists and migrant communities are increasingly mobilizing to challenge and dismantle this system.

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Anti-Racism Movement and Migrant Workers in Beirut

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