Lebanon

Working with mothers on how to deal with any psychological problems their children may suffer due to ongoing conflict [CAFOD]
Working with mothers on how to deal with any psychological problems their children may suffer due to ongoing conflict [CAFOD]

During the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled to surrounding countries - including Lebanon, where an estimated 400,000 are still living in camps

Most people live in overcrowded, poor conditions, are unemployed, do not have proper rights and are unable to access public services.

We support local organisations that train and educate refugees so they can find work and are not reliant on aid.

Many people also come to Lebanon from other countries to get jobs as domestic workers. Most have legal work permits, but some employers abuse them physically and sexually, refuse to pay their wages and withhold their passports.

When they try to escape they are often arrested as their legal status is dependent on them being employed. We support our local partner to provide a safe house, legal support and counselling for detained migrants.


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Kenyan women lay down flowers after a peaceful demonstration at Nairobi's Freedom Corner against the violent unrest following elections, January 2008 [REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya, courtesy www.alertnet.org]

Plea from Caritas for Kenya peace

Caritas member organisations which have been witnesses to violence across the world join forces to call for an end to the ongoing conflict in Kenya

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Published on 24/06/2009, last updated on 02/07/2009
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