Photos by: Elsie Haddad
Nadine Moawad: The Racism in Me
April 26, 2010 By
Original link to Nadine’s articles
Labor Day is coming up, 3eed Al 3ommal, on May 1st, and we are recognizing on this day the illegal, outrageous, and unethical working conditions of migrant work in Lebanon – and across the Arab world. The campaign initiated by @simby is called Twenty-Four-Seven and it highlights the fact that domestic migrant workers in Lebanon work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Yes, they do. Can you imagine working with your boss 24/7? It is called slavery.
Facebook Message from Filipina in Solidarity with 24/7 Campaign
April 26, 2010 By
“I am a Filipina, who has never worked in Lebanon but i’m aware of what’s happening there. I can still remember how I used to wish and pray to be in Lebanon cause I thought it was a great place. One of the main reasons why I wanted to go and visit Lebanon is because I fell deeply in love with a Lebanese guy.
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