All resources: Qatar
Labour migration governance
Good governance can protect migrants’ labour rights in the destination country
Rules of the Game: An introduction to the standards-related work of the International Labour Organization (Centenary edition 2019)
A brief presentation of the ILO’s standards policy with a view to facilitating understanding and ownership by the ILO’s traditional constituents, as well as the United Nations system, non-specialists and the broader public.
Fair recruitment to the fore in Qatar
Fair recruitment features prominently in the technical cooperation programme signed between the International Labour Organization and the State of Qatar. Alix Nasri, Labour Migration and Employment Specialist based at the ILO Project Office in Doha...
Art for social change
Documentary films tell gripping human stories of what work means today
ILO marked its Centenary by screening documentaries about labour issues from 7 countries all over the world in collaboration with Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival. The films are captivating imprints of the world of work...
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.
New ILO documentary challenges common perceptions about migrant domestic workers
Like millions of others, Soma, now 57, left her home, friends and young children to become a domestic worker and provide for her family. Some 30 years later, she travelled to her home village in Sri Lanka with Nour, the 24-year-old Lebanese woman...
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.
Staff list of the ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar
Decision concerning the Follow-up to the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 331st Session to support the technical cooperation...
Challenges and opportunities of Qatar labour law reform discussed
Benefits and challenges of reforms highlighted at conference
Leaflet on the ILO project office for the State of Qatar
In 2017 the ILO and Qatar entered into a comprehensive 3-year technical cooperation programme. This reflects the commitment of the Government of Qatar and the ILO to cooperate on ensuring compliance with ratified international labour Conventions as...
334th Session of the ILO Governing Body
Follow-up to the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 331st Session to support the technical cooperation programme agreed between...
This document provides an annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of Qatar and the ILO.
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.
Impact brief, Issue 14
Maharat Training for Employment
Business Development Center, Jordan
Impact brief, Issue 12
Trade Accelerator for Young Entrepreneurs in Morocco
International Trade Centre, Morocco
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