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More than 240,000 workers changed jobs in Qatar following reform: ILO

Despite the clear progress, the organisation still stressed the need for the complete implementation of labour laws. A total of 242,870 workers in Qatar were able to switch jobs between…

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News

Qatar’s labour minister ‘delighted’ over election as VP of International Labour Conference

The Qatari official assumed his position following a Cabinet reshuffle in October last year by the leader of the Gulf state. Qatar’s Minister of Labour Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh…

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Critics refusing to accept idea of World Cup in Arab country: Qatar’s amir

Despite the major changes, western media outlets have repeatedly released reports with what Qatari authorities have described as sensationalised headlines. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took aim…

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News

Qatar steps up efforts to combat human trafficking

Recent United Nations [UN] reports found that people in the Middle East have become more vulnerable to human trafficking during the coronavirus outbreak. Qatar’s labour ministry’s National Committee to Combat…

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Qatar has made ‘strong progress’ on human rights but more work needed

The head of the English Football Association is the latest sporting official to commend the World Cup host’s progress in improving its human rights record. World Cup host Qatar has…

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The Round up

The Round Up 21 March 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Qatar’s historic new labour reforms finally come into effect @ILOQatar Investigation opens after mother exposes sexual abuse at nursery Qatar spokesperson slams Israel @Lolwah_Alkhater Qatar to…

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France backs World Cup 2022 host Qatar amid calls for boycott

France has affirmed its presence at the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar amid calls by a handful of countries efforts to boycott the tournament. French Football Federation president Noël…

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Dialogue with Qatar more effective than boycott: ILO official

As calls to boycott Qatar reemerge, a senior UN official says dialogue is more effective in establishing positive change. Watch our exclusive interview with the former head of the International…

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Dialogue with Qatar ‘more effective than boycott’, senior ILO official says

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with Doha News, the former head of the International Labour Organisation office in Qatar responded to recent boycott calls, saying dialogue is needed for real change.…

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