Nepalese Migrant Domestic Worker, Lila, Murdered in Lebanon
Two days after Lila, a Nepalese migrant domestic worker, complained of sexual abuse she was found murdered in Lebanon.
Sustaining Thyme through Education
There is a saying in Lebanon: a strong man will come out of the thyme's stem. Thyme is one of the most important wild plant in Lebanon for hundreds of years, since the Roman era. A traditional Lebanese herb, Thyme is widely eaten in foods such as Tabbouleh or Kebbe. It was this saying that...
Madagascan Domestic Workers in Lebanon, Driven to the Edge
Abuse, withheld salaries, forced entrapment and a spike in suicides has prompted the Madagascan government to charter a plane carrying eighty-six Madagascan domestic workers back home from Lebanon.
Small Steps Towards Curing Tuberculosis
In Azuniyeh, Lebanon there's a hospital for migrant women who are diagnosed with tuberculosis. Most of these women were dumped at the hospital by their employers and left without pay.
Reality Tastes Bitter for Inmates in Lebanese Prisons
Connections and money seem to be the only way many migrant workers, refugees and Arab nationals escape prolonged detentions in Lebanon while the majority rarely, if ever, see justice.
Palestinian Refugees Face Systematic Discrimination in Lebanon
Denied access to social services, education, adequate housing and employment, Palestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to suffer discrimination, marginalization and treatment as second-class citizens.
I Have A Good Boss
For many African migrant workers in Lebanon finding a good employer eases the pain of leaving their families in search of a better life.
No money, No Justice for Detainees
Connections and money seem to be the only way many migrants workers and refugees escape prolonged detentions in Lebanon while the majority rarely, if ever, see justice.
Redefining Gender Roles through Oriental Dance
Alexandre Paulikevitch's debut Oriental dance performance, 'Mouhawala Oula,' was highly anticipated by those who have followed the artist's evolution in creating this unique body of work, which challenges gender stereotypes.
As Tourists Flock to Lebanon, Will Racism Desist?
Lebanon has seen record numbers of tourists this year, with an increasing number of visitors from Asia and Africa, as well as mixed-ethnicity Lebanese returning home for the summer. However, many of them have experienced appalling treatment, amid racist perceptions that conflate the sight of dark skin or Asian features with those of Lebanon's 250,000...
Planting ‘Seeds of Hope’ for Tomorrow’s Generation
It's not an easy task to convince local villages of the benefits of biodiversity and native tree planting. Traditionally trees have come to symbolize an emotion related to Lebanon's cedar tree or as a form of generating income. To challenge this view, the American University of Beirut's Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures (IBSAR) gathered...
