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Inter-regional meeting on Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on women migrant workers

Presentation on Measures to promote and establish a fair recruitment system

Inter-regional meeting on Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on women migrant workers

Presentation on South Asian Regional Trade Union Council's initiatives to support the establishment of fair recruitment systems,...

Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on women migrant workers

Presentation on Background Paper on Labour Mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali...

Labour migration

Inter-regional meeting: Session 1: Bios of Speakers

Qatar: Regulatory Framework Governing Migrant Workers

FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States

The ILO’s FAIRWAY Project has mapped out the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in English across eight Arab countries to provide greater access to information for the general public.

GB.337/INS/5/outcome

Outcome of the discussion concerning the annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of...

Recommendations on the Establishment of the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund in Qatar: Drawing from international experience

This report developed by the International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar presents a summary of key elements of schemes and models from around the world that could inform the operationalization of the newly established...

Executive summary - Assessment of the Qatar Labour Inspection System

This report developed by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs and International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar provides insight into the functioning of the Labour Inspection Department in...

Assessment of the Wage Protection System in Qatar

This report developed by the International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar provides insight into the strengths and gaps in the Wage Protection System from a number of perspectives, and puts forward actionable...

Landmark labour reforms signal end of kafala system in Qatar

Freedom to change jobs, removal of exit permits and non-discriminatory minimum wage to enter into force by January 2020.

Assessment of occupational heat strain and mitigation strategies in Qatar

Summary of key findings from areport prepared by the FAME Laboratory for the International Labour Organization, the Qatar Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.

Study identifies effective mitigation strategies to keep workers safe from heat stress

Largest ever study on the impact of heat stress reveals effectiveness of a number of existing approaches, and makes recommendations to better protect workers during summer months

GB.337/INS/5

Annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of Qatar and the ILO

This document provides an annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of Qatar and the ILO. The Governing Body is invited to take note of the report (see draft outcome in paragraph 53)

Comprehensive training programme for all labour inspectors underway in Qatar

Training initiative marks key step in strategy to forge a stronger Labour Inspection Department

Collaborating to promote labour rights in Qatar’s hospitality sector

Convened by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, ILO, and the Institute for Human Rights and Business the Working group for sustainable growth and decent work in Qatar’s hospitality is multi-stakeholder forum, open...

Analysis of statutory and non-statutory standards related to working and living conditions

The ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar is seeking a qualified expert to carry out an analysis of statutory and non-statutory standards related to working and living conditions. Eligible candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover...

Fair recruitment

Benefits of new Qatar Visa Center discussed at roundtable

A dialogue on the new Qatar Visa Center happened in the Philippines to ensure that it will benefit jobseekers and promote fair recruitment through transparent procedures and digitally signed contracts.

Global Forum highlights role of business in labour reforms and migration governance

Global Forum on Migration and Development Business Mechanism brings business and government together.

Opening address at the Qatar Visa Center Roundtable Discussion

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Qatar Visa Center Roundtable Discussion, 26 September 2019, Manila, Philippines