Maria Salmeh

Maria is the Regional Field Coordinator at INSAN Association and is responsible for coordinating a variety of different projects and services for refugees and migrants. This includes the provision of shelter, psychosocial support as well as training and education programs. Maria has noted that one of the biggest challenges that migrant workers face is the lack of legal protection afforded to them. Her role at INSAN allows her to witness the imbalances resulting from the Kafala system, as she is constantly in dialogue with migrant workers and their employers. Maria would like to participate in the DTP course to better understand and assess the conditions of migrant workers based on the requirements of international human rights standards. Furthermore, she believes that INSAN’s continued expansion requires her to develop new capabilities and broaden her awareness of issues related to INSAN’s advocacy work.