Modern Slavery in Lebanon
Modern Slavery in Lebanon
Table of Content:
Introduction
1
Identify the Facts
2
Identify the Ethical Issue Involved
3
Identify the Different Stakeholders
4
Identifying the Alternatives
4
Weighing the Alternatives
6
Implementation
8
Conclusion
9
Action Plan Result
10
Bibliography
12
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One of the most important ethical issues that societies face nowadays is Human Trafficking.
However, few people really know the meaning as well as the consequences of such an issue and especially if it is trafficking in person. First of all, human trafficking, in its basic definition, represents a severe violation of human rights, freedom and international/local laws. Are you aware that 1.2 million people are trafficked each year? Yes, 1.2 million people are being stripped off their basic human rights of freedom and self-rule. Yes, 1.2 million people are turned into puppets governed by criminals who are responsible for disturbing peace equilibriums in societies. But on what pillars is trafficking in people based on? Mainly three:
1. The Act (What): Transfer, recruitment, harboring
2. The Means (How): Abduction, threat, coercion, deception or giving money or benefits
3. The Purpose (Why): Exploitation is the goal, which consists of abusing the prostitution of others, forced labor, sexual exploitation, slavery or removal of organs
We decided to narrow down our subject to the local aspect only. Thus, our report primarily highlights the human trafficking in our Lebanese society. We approached the problem as a decision making model through identifying the facts, the ethical issue as well as the stakeholders involved, in addition to the possible alternatives and their consequences .
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1. Identify the Facts:
Lebanon, bounded to the south by Palestine and to the East and North by Syria, is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. Lebanon’s area totals 10,452 km2. However,
Table of Content:
Introduction
1
Identify the Facts
2
Identify the Ethical Issue Involved
3
Identify the Different Stakeholders
4
Identifying the Alternatives
4
Weighing the Alternatives
6
Implementation
8
Conclusion
9
Action Plan Result
10
Bibliography
12
1|Page
One of the most important ethical issues that societies face nowadays is Human Trafficking.
However, few people really know the meaning as well as the consequences of such an issue and especially if it is trafficking in person. First of all, human trafficking, in its basic definition, represents a severe violation of human rights, freedom and international/local laws. Are you aware that 1.2 million people are trafficked each year? Yes, 1.2 million people are being stripped off their basic human rights of freedom and self-rule. Yes, 1.2 million people are turned into puppets governed by criminals who are responsible for disturbing peace equilibriums in societies. But on what pillars is trafficking in people based on? Mainly three:
1. The Act (What): Transfer, recruitment, harboring
2. The Means (How): Abduction, threat, coercion, deception or giving money or benefits
3. The Purpose (Why): Exploitation is the goal, which consists of abusing the prostitution of others, forced labor, sexual exploitation, slavery or removal of organs
We decided to narrow down our subject to the local aspect only. Thus, our report primarily highlights the human trafficking in our Lebanese society. We approached the problem as a decision making model through identifying the facts, the ethical issue as well as the stakeholders involved, in addition to the possible alternatives and their consequences .
1|Page
1. Identify the Facts:
Lebanon, bounded to the south by Palestine and to the East and North by Syria, is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. Lebanon’s area totals 10,452 km2. However,
Bibliography: United Nations. (2000). Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. United Nations. Hamill, K. (2011). Trafficking of Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon A Legal Analysis. Beirut: Kafa (enough) Violence & Exploitation. Smith, C. J. (2008). Measures to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings: Lebanon Country Assessment. Beirut: Lebanese Ministry of Justice. UN.GIFT. (2010). Human Traficking Facts. UN.GIFT. 12 | P a g e