Lebanon prides itself on its image as a melting pot on the Mediterranean: an ancient bastion of civilization boasting a diverse tapestry of cultures and creeds. But scratch the surface, and it becomes apparent that not everyone fits into the country's cosmopolitan self-image. Many migrants and mixed-race Lebanese, particularly those of Asian and African origin, say they encounter racism on a regular basis. Nepalese woman Priya Subeydi told CNN she plans to leave the country soon, as she does not want her nine-month-old son growing up feeling like a second-class citizen. "Every day we face racism," she said. "I just want to let him to grow in my own country."
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Lebanese activists have started a movement to change racist attitudes in the country
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Migrant workers and Lebanese of different backgrounds are treated poorly, they say
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The group has carried out stings at beach resorts exposing racist attitudes by owners
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They say the deeply entrenched problem can only be overcome by changing individual mindsets
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Subeydi came to Lebanon as one of the more than 200,000 migrant domestic workers in the country, lured from mostly African and @placeholder countries by the promise of higher wages and steady employment in upper-middle class homes where household chores are viewed as beneath the family.