When you realize your author page has been taken down, in essence a theft of your labor that had already been rarely credited, by an organization advocating for "freedom of speech." You can't fight for whatever rights while suppressing labor rights in your workplaces. Pass it on.

The issue extends beyond this org. Getting proper credit and compensation is a huge battle for women working in media. I've had to fight tooth & nail for the most meager of benefits/rights in every single place I've worked at while watching mediocre men waltz in and get far more.

Trip down memory lane: At one of my earlier jobs, after begging for mths for a living wage, the director cheerfully tells me I'll get a raise for my "bday." Like it's a gift. When I ask abt health care, I'm told it's either or, not both. More junior men got more w/ full benefits.

This story ends well, tho. I filed a formal complaint bc this was illegal and got health insurance. A few days later, I got into a very bad bike accident and accrued thousands of dollars in ambulance and medical bills that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford.

I'm sharing all this to say: if you can, fight back.

It's costly and damaging when done alone, so organize! Share your salaries w/ each other, meet outside of work and discuss grievances, and form a united front. And always remember: you don't need your bosses, they need you!

I'm aware this was brought to the attention of the organization in question and they've seemingly decided to respond by lying instead of acknowledging & apologizing for their mistake.

I do not wish to escalate; rather, highlight a structural issue in NGOs. Pls don't force me to.

I'll wrap up this thread by saying two things:
1. The Lebanese Observatory for the Rights of Workers & Employees
(المرصد اللبناني لحقوق العمال والموظفين)
is an invaluable resource, use it.
2. The recently formed @NgoWorkersLeb has great potential, join it and build power.