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Apr 2020
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What's Going on With Domestic Workers in...

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This episode discusses the culture of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon, and across the Middle East.  For transcripts and translation, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to our website: https://realarabic.weebly.com

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