Anti Human Trafficking Comic Book

Educational Booklet on Human Rights Labour Rights and Equality

part of an awareness campaign on human traďŹƒcking in Libya implemented by Mercy Wings Organization

Important Notice: Please remember that NOT ALL foreign workers; constructions workers, maids, handymen … etc are victims of trafficking. Just like NOT ALL employment agencies use and deceive foreign employment ‒ some are legal agencies that provide honesty and good treatment to their clients and employees.

Please, DO NOT under any circumstances approach any person you suspect could be trafficked or attempt to speak to them ‒ this is for your own safety.

If you suspect that someone could be trafficked please contact us on: info@mercywings.org.ly

These comics were inspired from real life events that took place in Libya.

This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Mercy Wings Organization

Islamic Reference on Workers Rights Quran Verses “ And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful] “ - Surat Al-Baqarah “ Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing “ - Surat Al-Nisaa

Hadith Quotes The Messenger Of Allah Prophit Mohammed (PBUH) Said: ''Give a worker his wage before his sweat dries''. Reported by : Ibn Maja Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: ''The just will be seated upon pulpits of light. Those who are fair in decisions, with their families, and what is entrusted to them." Reported by: Imam Muslim The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Allah The Exalted said: ''There are three whom I wil oppose on the day of ressurection; A man who gives his word by me but proves treacherous, a man who sells a free person and consumes the price, and a man who employs a woker and receives a completed job but he does not pay his wages."

Islamic Reference on Equality Quran Verses “ O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. “ – Surat Al-Hujurat “ And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge. “ - Surat Al-Ruom

Hadith Quotes The Messenger Of Allah Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said: "There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, nor of a non-Arab over an Arab, nor of a white over a black, nor a black over a white, except by taqwa."

The Messenger Of Allah Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said: "'All people are equal like the teeth of a comb'' “Since when did you enslave the people though they were born from their mothers in freedom?” - Omar Ibn Al-Khattab

Super-heroes Shadow challenge can you guess the name of the hero?

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(1) Wolverine - (2) Ms. Marvel - (3) Spiderman - (4) Superman

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What would you do ?

If you had a live in maid who worked for your family and you saw that your

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family treated her bad for no reason and wouldn't let her visit her family, what would you do?

[a] Nothing, because you agree with your family and she should be treated differently. [b] Nothing, but you do feel bad for her and wish your family would change their mind. [c] Step up and have an fight with your family because of the way they're treating her [d] Try to talk to your family calmly and argue your point so you won't make things worse for her if they got upset.

You enter a local shop near your house, While tracing the aisle to get your

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favorite cereal box, you hear someone in pain. You decide to peek and realize the foreign worker is being physically abused by the owner of the shop. do you:

[a] Storm in and shove the owner to the floor. [b] Look around until you find an adult and lead them to the scene. [c] panic and never comeback to this store again.

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While walking to the mosque, you come across 3 kids bullying and taking a tissue box from a young foreign worker without paying him . It upsets you to see him treated that way. Do you:

[a] Shout at them and make a scene. [b] Walk over and pay the worker from your own money. [c] Talk about it with an adult (for ex an Imam at the mosque) and have him explain to them what they have done wrong.

Correct Answers: (1) - D | (2) - B | (3) - C

Maze Challenge Help Sarah reach her school

Summary and Conclusion 1st story: Freedom is a blessing we are all born with and no one has the right to take it away. Individuals who traffick people and treat them like products are in violation of our basic birth rights – freedom and dignity.

When we tolerate these evil acts and we remain silent we agree to slowly destroy the values that protect us. and remember Trafficking can affect anyone no matter who they are or where they come from.

2nd story: Good treatment goes a long way. People who come to Libya for work leave their families behind and work to provide for them, and so, be kind. Forced labour and physical and emotional abuse of domestic workers is a crime punishable by law and is a hateful act done by terrible individuals.

3rd Story: There is a difference between hiring foreign workforce and making sure there are legal contracts that serve and protect the rights of both employer and employee; and between deceit and exploitation. Many foreign workers are brought to Libya under false pretenses, and if not, the conditions of their employment contract are not all met and fulfilled.

This goes against all morals and work ethics.

4th story: Equal treatment and compassion are the pillars our society should be built on. Treat others the same way you wish to be treated because in order to gain respect you must show it to all living beings. Racism, racial and social discrimination, are evil acts that threaten our world.

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