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Tag Archives: migrant domestic workers

Upcoming Event: ‘Shouting Without A Listener’ – A Play Done By Migrant Workers in Lebanon

January 14, 2013by Ramy Leave a comment

“Shouting without a listener” is a play written, directed and produced by Rahel Zegeye. It paints the struggles of Lily, a migrant domestic worker, against Lebanese society’s discrimination and the […]

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Events, Featured

Rock for Migrant Workers’ Rights – Daily Star

May 26, 2012by Migrant Workers Task Force Leave a comment

The ‘Rock for Migrant Rights’ fundraiser party last night we had yesterday was a huge success! Nearly 200 people came and over $1,300 was raised. (Finally, we’ll be able to […]

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Events, Media

Justice for Alem [VIDEO]

May 18, 2012by Migrant Workers Task Force 2 Comments

We recorded this video on the Sunday class following Alem Dechasa’s death in Beirut. The class that day was dedicated to discussing Alem, and the thoughts, feelings and reactions our […]

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Abuse, Campaign, Media

Migrant students demand ‘Justice for Alem’

March 19, 2012by Migrant Workers Task Force 8 Comments

On Sunday March 18th, after news of Alem Dechasa’s death spread, MWTF volunteers and students (migrant workers from different backgrounds) decided to do something different. So far, Lebanese activists have spoken through […]

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Abuse, Campaign

The 4th UNAOC Doha Forum – Summary

December 13, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force 1 Comment

The 4th UNAOC Forum ended today and I’m trying to collect my thoughts over the experience of attending such a massive global scale event representing a local grassroots organization (but […]

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UNAOC Doha Forum

More Coverage of Migrant Worker Cinema in Lebanon

September 20, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force 1 Comment

Rahel Zegeye, an Ethiopian migrant worker, MWTF member, language student, and filmmaker, is featured in the Ethiopian Diaspora publication Tadias. You may remember that she was recently featured in African […]

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Amazing volunteers wanted!

September 4, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force Leave a comment

Now you have the unique chance to bring your skills and join the task force! Since February 2011, our volunteers have been teaching weekly language and computer classes at Zico […]

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MWTF Member & Filmmaker Featured in African Women in Cinema Blog

September 2, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force 2 Comments

Rahel Zegeye, an Ethiopian migrant worker, MWTF member, language student, and filmmaker, is featured on the African Women in Cinema blog! “My main aim with the film was to show […]

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Madagascar maids: Misery in the Middle East

August 19, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force Leave a comment

Do you remember when in March this year, 86 Madagascar maids in Lebanon were put on a plane and flown back to their home country? BBC has published a new […]

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Abuse, Racism

Welcome to Lebanon, Migrant Workers!

June 25, 2011by Migrant Workers Task Force 1 Comment

Last night was the release party of our three short videos entitled “Welcome to Lebanon,” at Saifi Urban Gardens and today we are presenting you with the complete versions online! […]

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