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Regional Report
Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States
2024
Heat and OSH Policy Brief: Best practices in the GCC region and beyond
Qatar: Regulatory framework governing migrant workers
The country briefs map the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in eight Arab countries, summarizing the legal rules about who pays for recruitment, whether passport confiscation is prohibited by law, minimum working conditions...
2023
Progress report on the technical cooperation programme 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 for 2023.
CSR
The ILO and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Qatar
If you're looking to bolster your company's social impact through improved labour practices, consult the following tools, guidance, and publications, or contact us to discuss further.
Social Protection
ONE PAGER - The role of social insurance schemes in addressing the risks faced by agricultural workers in the Middle East and North Africa
Social Protection
The role of social insurance schemes in addressing the risks faced by agricultural workers in the Middle East and North Africa
Social Protection
Methodological note for the project ‘Expanding social insurance for agricultural workers in Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...
2022
Labour reforms in Qatar: Coming together around a shared vision
Since 2018, Qatar has introduced major labour reforms that have improved the conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in the country. This publication presents the key achievements and remaining challenges of Qatar's labour reform...
2022
2022 Progress report on the technical cooperation programme 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 for 2022.
Labour mobility
Labour mobility in Qatar - Key information for employers
All workers in Qatar can change jobs without having to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) anytime during their contract period. This document provides helpful information for employers on the new changes.
Labour mobility
Changing jobs in Qatar - Key information for workers
All workers in Qatar can change jobs without having to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) anytime during their contract period. These FAQs provide helpful information for workers regarding the procedures to change employers.
Labour mobility
What is the procedure to change jobs in Qatar?
All workers in Qatar are able to change employers without having to first obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC). This flowchart explains the steps to follow when changing jobs.
2021
2021 Progress report on the technical cooperation programme 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 for 2021.
World Social Protection Report 2020–22: Regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
This regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is intended to complement the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2021–22. Social Protection at the Crossroads – in Pursuit of a Better Future. The regional...
Report
One is too many: The collection and analysis of data on occupational injuries in Qatar
This report presents an in-depth analysis of work-related deaths and injuries in Qatar in 2020, the processes through which data is collected, and how the current processes can be improved.
Qatar's construction sector
Fair recruitment matters for business
This brochure presents the lessons from a pilot to promote fair recruitment in Qatar's construction sector. The pilot showed implementing fair recruitment is possible with commitment and transparency amongst all actors involved.
The Fight Against Forced Labour and Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in Qatar
What is forced labour and human trafficking? And how are these crimes addressed in Qatari law? This handbook serves as a guide for understanding and identifying these crimes and the national strategy to combat them.
Guide to employing a migrant domestic worker in Qatar
This guide provides useful information for employers of domestic workers to help build a just and healthy employment relationship, in full respect of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws.
Know your rights: A booklet for domestic workers in Qatar
This booklet highlights the main aspects of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws. It is intended to help domestic workers understand their rights and responsibilities.