Syria
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Current Event
The article discusses how Syrian refugees are being taken advantage of in the work force in Lebanon. The workers have no official status, do not receive a livable wage, work in dangerous conditions, and are the outcasts of society. Many times they have to live on the job site or share tiny homes with many others. Syrians are often times beaten, robbed, attacked, and sometimes killed.
http://www.irinnews.org/report/83900/lebanon-syria-wretched-conditions-for-syrian-workers
The article discusses how Syrian refugees are being taken advantage of in the work force in Lebanon. The workers have no official status, do not receive a livable wage, work in dangerous conditions, and are the outcasts of society. Many times they have to live on the job site or share tiny homes with many others. Syrians are often times beaten, robbed, attacked, and sometimes killed.
http://www.irinnews.org/report/83900/lebanon-syria-wretched-conditions-for-syrian-workers
Catholic Response
In light of Catholic Social Teachings, we are called to respond by accepting Syrian refugees into our countries, and not taking advantage of them by forcing them to do laborious work for little to no pay and providing a safe haven for people who have been displaced by war.
In light of Catholic Social Teachings, we are called to respond by accepting Syrian refugees into our countries, and not taking advantage of them by forcing them to do laborious work for little to no pay and providing a safe haven for people who have been displaced by war.
Saudi Arabia
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Current Event
The article discusses the treatment of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. They often face abuse and exploitation, often ranging from long period of time without pay for their hard work or slavery-like conditions. The law does not protect them and they are not allowed representation.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/13/saudi-arabia-treatment-foreign-workers
The article discusses the treatment of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. They often face abuse and exploitation, often ranging from long period of time without pay for their hard work or slavery-like conditions. The law does not protect them and they are not allowed representation.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/13/saudi-arabia-treatment-foreign-workers
Catholic Response
In light of Catholic Social Teachings, we are called to protect the rights of foreign workers, and ensure they are not working in slavery-like conditions and are being paid a fair wage for their work. We must help the people who are most vulnerable to exploitation in our society.
In light of Catholic Social Teachings, we are called to protect the rights of foreign workers, and ensure they are not working in slavery-like conditions and are being paid a fair wage for their work. We must help the people who are most vulnerable to exploitation in our society.