Report

Struggling to survive: slavery and exploitation of Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The Freedom Fund

Highlights

Commissioned by the Freedom Fund, this report examines the manifestations of slavery and human trafficking among Syrian refugees in Lebanon. It draws on interviews with Syrian refugees in Lebanon, representatives from Lebanese and international NGOs, Syrian organisations, UN bodies and Lebanese government officials. The study, which was conducted during January and February 2016, also reviews other recent research and vulnerability assessments.

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