Lebanon

Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. Lebanon has a rich history and a diverse culture, with a mix of Arab, Mediterranean, and European influences. The official language is Arabic, and the majority of the population is Muslim, with significant Christian and Druze minority communities. Lebanon is known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous terrain, as well as its vibrant capital city, Beirut. The country has been plagued by political instability and violence in recent years, but it remains a important center of culture and commerce in the region.

World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar
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World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar

23 August 2022  In our latest blog, Eloise Savill, Private Sector Adviser, explains the reality of modern slavery in Qatar and the implications for Qatar hosting the World Cup 2022.   Image credit: Sven Hansche via Shutterstock. In under three months’ time, the men’s FIFA World Cup 2022 – the most watched sporting event in the…

Is Iran Committing Crimes Against Humanity? On Organ Harvesting and Selling Babies for Parts
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Is Iran Committing Crimes Against Humanity? On Organ Harvesting and Selling Babies for Parts

According to rights activists and media reports Iran’s high-ranking officials – among whom, IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour, and President of the Supreme Disciplinary Court for Judges, Hossein-Ali Nayeri, architected a tentacular organ harvesting and trafficking network, which, it has been alleged, has bullied young mothers to abandon their newborns, for a…