Qatar celebrates International Domestic Workers’ Day 2021

Agenda of the event

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Why is it important to celebrate International Domestic Workers' Day?

All across the world, the International Domestic Workers’ Day is observed to celebrate the work and contributions of domestic workers. This year, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs of Qatar (ADLSA), the ILO and the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) hosted a virtual event to mark this day.

Participants have discussed what this day means to them and how we can work towards realizing decent work for all domestic workers. Participants also discussed the impact of the recent labour reforms introduced by the State of Qatar on domestic workers.

Presenter: Hamad Ali Efaifa, Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, Qatar

Speakers:

• Rosario Daño, Domestic worker
• Ibrahim Al Maadeed, Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, Qatar
• Nasser Al Khalaf, Ministry of Interior, Qatar
• Lara Nuwayhid, International Domestic Workers’ Federation (IDWF)
• Haya Al Thani, Ensaniyat

Moderator: Niyama Rai, ILO Qatar