1/ #Lebanon : Some initiatives working on the ground in #Beirut since the #Beirutexplosions specifically in Gemayze/Mar Mekhayel have been acting in an obvious racist/sectarian way. So far many people came forward to me & shared this in the past few days.
2/ I will not name names for now, but we as journalists do have a list of all the initiatives, and we do have eyes on the ground. When people trust us to share their stories, we will nurture their trust. While all the efforts are appreciated, such attitudes are not tolerated.
3/ So I urge all initiatives on the ground to act as humanly as possible, and one thing we will not tolerate is racism; so if you dismissed Syrians, Palestinians, migrant workers, or women wearing a hijab, this thread is for you. Revisit your attitude ASAP.
4/ You are humanitarian initiatives, act accordingly, or take your work somewhere else. The #BeirutExplosions affected Lebanese, Syrians, Palestinians, Migrant workers and yet ALL foreigners are supporting the community, regardless of their losses and pain.
5/ Let this thread be a reminder that we will mobilize as journalists and we will expose any initiative that advertizes (both directly and indirectly) for racist sectarian values, through its humanitarian work.
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