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Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the ILO premieres a new documentary that aims to challenge common perceptions about migrant domestic workers.
Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma - شكراَ صوما”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day (18 December), the ILO will premiere a new documentary film that aims to change the narrative about migrant domestic workers in the Arab States region.
United Nations Day celebrated in Qatar
United Nations Day has been celebrated for the first time in Qatar, marking the strong relationship between the UN and the State of Qatar.
Challenges and opportunities of Qatar labour law reform discussed
Benefits and challenges of reforms highlighted at conference
ILO works with Qatar to promote equality and non-discrimination in the workforce
Workshop looks at ILO’s Convention 111 and application in Qatari context
Qatar Financial Centre, Labour Ministry and International Labour Organization join hands to enhance human-resource skills in Qatar
Capacity building programme to help build culture of workplace cooperation.
International best practices on domestic workers discussed in Qatar
Partners share ideas on how the rights of both domestic workers and their employers can be ensured.
Labour migration
End of exit permits for most migrant workers in Qatar welcomed
Qatar introduces new legislation to ensure freedom of movement of migrant workers, advancing its reform agenda.
New ILO Office
ILO inaugurates its first project office in Qatar
The office will support implementation of a comprehensive technical cooperation programme on working conditions and labour rights in Qatar.
Human Rights Council
Fair play without human rights violations
In a speech on the margins of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, calls for labour rights to be observed in the run up to mega sporting events
331st ILO Governing Body
ILO Governing Body welcomes Qatar’s commitment to bolster migrant worker rights
At its 331st Session, the ILO’s Governing Body recognized progress made by Qatar, and welcomed its commitment to ensuring fundamental principles and rights at work for all workers and the resulting breakthrough to end the “kafala” sponsorship system.
331st ILO Governing Body
ILO Governing Body welcomes Qatar’s commitment to bolster migrant worker rights
At its 331st Session, the ILO’s Governing Body recognized progress made by Qatar, and welcomed its commitment to ensuring fundamental principles and rights at work for all workers and the resulting breakthrough to end the “kafala” sponsorship system.
Ministerial meeting of Abu Dhabi Dialogue adopts Declaration that refers to ILO principles and guidelines for fair migration
The fourth ministerial meeting of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue concluded with a Declaration on migrant workers or ‘temporary contract workers’ by delegations of eighteen member countries from Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
ILO’s Asia Pacific labour conference agrees to enhance labour migration governance in the interrelated regions of Asia and the Arab States
The meeting discussed issues affecting employment and the world of work in the Asia, Pacific and Arab States including labour migration.
Ethiopian Migrant Workers Association in Qatar revitalizes its capacity to support Ethiopian Migrant Workers
ILO and Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs partnered to build the capacity of Ethiopian Migrant Workers Association in Qatar.
Youth employment
ILO promotes South-South cooperation on youth employment in the Arab region
The first ever-regional South-South Development Expo for the Arab States in Doha, Qatar (18-20 February) provides a platform to exchange successful experiences in the fight against youth unemployment in the Global South.
ILO: More decisive actions needed in Qatar
ILO Deputy Director-General Gilbert Houngbo participated in a European Parliament hearing on sports and human rights in Qatar following recent allegations concerning unacceptable working and living conditions and human rights violations affecting...
Workers’ rights
ILO: Qatar’s workers’ charter took only some ILO recommendations