Working for the safe, organized and sustainable return of displaced Syrians to their homeland, upholding Lebanon’s sovereignty and human dignity.
The campaign was initiated by the General Federation of Lebanese Trade Unions. Trade union leader Maroun El Khaouli serves as its general coordinator.
The campaign brings together trade union, civic, media, legal and diplomatic work around a vision of organized and sustainable return. It advocates a clear national plan involving the relevant Lebanese, Syrian, Arab and international parties, combining Lebanese sovereignty with respect for human dignity.
Discover the campaignEl Khaouli called for an investigation establishing the facts and accountability for proven involvement, equal application of law and organised, sustainable returns.
Read original coverageKhaouli called for an investigation, accountability and a policy review, stressing that reports implicating a Syrian worker require legal verification.
Read original coverageEl Khaouli requested billing, collection and arrears statements, official verification of circulating figures and consistent collection rules.
Read original coverageKhaouli requested disclosure of camp electricity bills, arrears, collections and the parties responsible for payment.
Read original coverageEl Khaouli requested publication of the decision’s legal, educational and financial basis, reconciling children’s education rights with the rule of law and a safe, voluntary, dignified return plan.
Read original coverageThe campaign advocated individual, transparent legal review of each file alongside regulated entry, residence and work and safe returns.
Read original coverageA timetable and practical administrative, logistical and funding arrangements.
Legislative engagement, residence and employment regulation, and institutional dialogue.
Memoranda, meetings and civic diplomacy to support the conditions for return.
Documenting positions and actions, following implementation and informing public debate.
Khaouli welcomed Salam’s visit and called for balanced relations and practical decisions enabling safe return with dignity.
LebanonFilesKhaouli welcomed the suspension of US sanctions on Syria and proposed a joint ministerial committee for economic cooperation and return planning.
Lebanon DebateKhaouli objected to a unilateral suspension of the council and called for bilateral agreements to be addressed through diplomatic channels.
Lebanon24El Khaouli announced suspension of the planned 28 August action after authorisation difficulties, while reaffirming continued peaceful institutional advocacy.
NNA via NabdKhaouli welcomed Salam’s visit and called for balanced relations and practical decisions enabling safe return with dignity.
LebanonFilesThe report includes the campaign coordinator’s welcome for Qatar’s initiative with IOM to support Syrians returning home.
Euronews ArabicSpeaking to RED TV, Khaouli discussed the Lebanese–European meeting in Baabda and called for a return plan with a timetable.
Lebanon Debate / RED TVIn a media interview after a border drowning incident, El Khaouli called for security, judicial and legislative cooperation against people smuggling.
Lebanon DebateSeason five, episode 29, hosted by Marcel Ghanem. MTV’s guest list explicitly confirms Maroun Khaouli alongside Issam Charafeddine, Bilal Abdallah, Bachir Khodr and other guests in the Syrian displacement debate. Viewing may require sign-in or subscription.
Watch at the sourceThe campaign coordinator comments on restrictions affecting Lebanese trucks entering Syria and bilateral coordination.
Watch at the sourceThe archived caption associates the clip with a Syrian delegation visit, cancellation and protest. It does not establish that a demonstration took place.
Watch at the sourceA clip posted by El Khaouli’s account, associated with Syrian displacement through its archived hashtags. No unverified substantive details are added.
Watch at the sourceEl Khaouli called for an investigation establishing the facts and accountability for proven involvement, equal application of law and organised, sustainable returns.
النشرةKhaouli called for an investigation, accountability and a policy review, stressing that reports implicating a Syrian worker require legal verification.
LebanonFilesEl Khaouli requested billing, collection and arrears statements, official verification of circulating figures and consistent collection rules.
Batroun NewsKhaouli requested disclosure of camp electricity bills, arrears, collections and the parties responsible for payment.
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