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Second World Summit for Social Development

From relief to development: Jordan, ILO and UNDP highlight the role of decent work in crisis-affected communities

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) join forces to advance resilience and recovery through decent work, reaffirming that jobs, rights and social justice...

World Summit for Social Development

Global Coalition for Social Justice recognized as a key platform to advance the Doha Declaration

The Political Declaration, adopted at the World Summit for Social Development, identifies the ILO-led Coalition as an important vehicle to advancing the agreed principles and goals. Partners convened to showcase their concrete contributions.

New ILO factsheets reveal linkages between climate challenges and green job opportunities in the Arab States region

New ILO country factsheets present a concise overview on key employment, environment, and climate data for the Arab States region.

Fact sheet

Qatar: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet

Global training in Doha strengthens action toward fair recruitment and labour rights

Article

The care economy in crisis: a driver of recovery, resilience and peace

In crisis and displacement settings, the care economy plays a pivotal yet often overlooked role. When families face the consequences of conflict, forced migration or climate shocks, the burden of care intensifies—falling disproportionately on women...

ILO report

Digitalization and artificial intelligence promise to boost jobs in the Arab States – but they must be managed inclusively

Report highlights need for policies that are inclusive for women, youth and vulnerable groups and ensure a just digital transition.

ILO report

Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets

The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...

Care Economy

New South4Care Platform launched to advance decent work in the care economy

Global initiative responds to ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy, advancing the care economy agenda through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

High-level event calls for bold action to deliver on Seville’s promise at Doha Summit

On the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), United Nations leaders, development banks and social partners chart a path to inclusive and sustainable social development.

Research Brief

Work Transformed: The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence

Policy brief

Identifying skills needs in Qatar’s financial sector: a perspective for policymakers

This policy brief explores the skills landscape of Qatar’s financial sector through an in-depth survey of firms licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). It identifies key workforce challenges—such as a disproportionately managerial...

Development cooperation

Qatar supports ILO with USD 2 million in flexible funding for decent work

Agreement strengthens ILO’s global efforts to advance decent work in crisis and development contexts.

The Ministry of Labour and the ILO Spotlight Decent Work and Corporate Sustainability at the Qatar CSR Summit 2025

Joint workshop delivers tools and dialogue to embed decent work and sustainability into core business strategies.

FAIRWAY migration

ILO expands FAIRWAY programme to advance decent work for African migrant workers in the Arab States

New four-year initiative to support African migrant workers targets key sectors such as care and construction to address rights gaps and enhance regional cooperation.

Leaflet

Project Brief: The FAIRWAY programme phase 2

The FAIRWAY Programme Phase II is a four-year interregional development cooperation initiative, supported by SDC, that aims to improve conditions for migrant workers by strengthening labour migration governance in the labour migration corridor...

African Labour Attachés in the Gulf Strengthen Capacity to Protect Migrant Workers

African Labour Attachés from across the Gulf received training in Doha to strengthen their capacity to protect migrant workers, promote fair recruitment, and support workers, especially women, in accessing rights and remedies.

Policy Brief

Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance in the Arab Region: Conceptual framework and review of global good...

The Arab Region faces dual challenges: high labour informality (51%) and low social protection coverage (30–36%), exacerbating vulnerabilities. This study explores policy mechanisms to integrate social assistance and insurance systems, addressing...

Qatar - Country baselines under the ILO Declaration (2023)

Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

Qatar - Country baselines under the ILO Declaration (2023)

Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation