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Statement following the New York Times story on the ILO’s work in Qatar
International Women’s Day
Promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in Qatar
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2023, Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO Office in Qatar have engaged in a series of activities with workers, employers, and university students to promote awareness on diversity, equality, and...
Op-Ed
What did you do this year to promote gender equality?
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Max Tuñon, Head of the ILO in Qatar, and Marie-José Tayah, ILO Technical Specialist on Social Dialogue, reflect on the importance of enabling discussions on decent work for women in Qatar.
ILO Director-General concludes visit to Qatar
During his two-day trip, International Labour Organization Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, held talks with senior Qatari officials and migrant worker representatives on issues including strengthening labour rights and standards and building...
News
ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...
The ILO Constituents agreed to a framework for action in the region on the 2nd day of the first regional meeting of the Social Dialogue for Formalization and Employability in the Southern Neighbourhood Region (SOLIFEM) Project, which took place in...
Care economy
Investing in universal childcare and long-term care services in the EU could generate over 13 million jobs by 2030, says ILO
At the European Employment & Social Rights Forum, the ILO underlined that closing the current policy gaps in care in the EU would yield high returns on investment, boost women’s labour market participation, and reduce gender wage gaps.
ILO discusses labour reforms in Qatar at European Parliament hearing
Addressing the European Parliament, the ILO stressed that tangible progress has been achieved in Qatar in the past 4,5 years, including the adoption of new labour laws and policies, and reflected on the challenges that remain regarding the...
ILO-Qatar Technical Cooperation Programme
ILO and Qatar agree to continue joint work on labour reform
The ILO and the Government of Qatar have reviewed progress made on labour reforms under their joint programme and agreed to continue working together to build a modern and dynamic labour market in the country.
ILO-Qatar Technical Cooperation Programme
Four years of labour reforms in Qatar
Two new ILO reports outline progress made and the challenges that remain in the implementation of Qatar’s labour reforms, through which new legislation was adopted and labour administration systems enhanced.
Qatar’s joint worker-management committees receive first training on International Labour Standards on discrimination, violence, and...
Workers and management representatives from six enterprises in various sectors received training on inclusive workplaces, shedding light on the interconnection between international labour standards, national labour law, and company level policies.
Producers and importers explore potential for Jordanian exports to Qatar in the cut flower industry
The ILO, in cooperation with the Palestinian Trade Center (PalTrade) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a series of business-to-business meetings between Jordanian cut flower producers and Qatari companies, to explore avenues for...
Social dialogue
Worker-management Joint Committees in Qatar celebrate International Workers’ Day
Workers’ and management representatives in Qatar celebrated Labour Day by sharing the positive experience and impact of Joint Committees in their enterprise, and their commitment to social dialogue and workplace cooperation.
Op-Ed
Why workers must be central to safety and health efforts in Qatar
As we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022, Afroz Dawar, OSH professional and workers representative, reflects on the importance of social dialogue for the promotion of safety at work in Qatar.
Safety at work
Qatar rolls out virtual reality training for labour inspectors
In an effort to improve safety and health at work and enhance the capacity of labour inspectors, Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO designed a virtual reality training which recreates a construction site and common safety and health issues.
Op-Ed
The role of career guidance in a changing world of work
Human-centered career guidance and employment services can support the transition or re-entry of job seekers into employment, meet the needs of enterprises and contribute to economic priorities.
Occupational safety and health
ILO publishes report on work-related deaths and injuries in Qatar
Report identifies gaps in data collection on work-related deaths and injuries and calls for improvements.
Social dialogue
Qatar's leading transport company holds first joint committee elections to promote workplace cooperation
Mowasalat, Qatar’s leading public transport provider with over 6,000 employees, organized its first ever Joint Committee election in a bid to continuously improve relations between workers and management.
Heat stress
New legislation in Qatar provides greater protection to workers from heat stress
Prohibited summertime working hours expanded by four weeks and annual health checks for workers introduced.
Labour reforms
Qatar’s new minimum wage enters into force
Qatar’s new non-discriminatory minimum wage comes into force – adding to the series of major labour reforms underway.
Op-Ed
18th December: A special day to reflect on 2020
As Qatar National Day and International Migrants Day fall on the same date, it is important to highlight the positive changes the labour reforms will have on the migrant population, their families and the economy of Qatar, says Houtan Homayounpour,...