Migrant Workers' Rights Archives

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‘Bit rich’: Former Irish goalie slams hypocritical criticism of Qatar World Cup

In the build-up to the World Cup, former Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given has voiced a message to ‘hypocrites’ stating it’s “rich” for countries to criticise Qatar over its stance…

3 min

News

New app to offer migrant workers in Qatar access to legal assistance: reports

The platform is the ‘only initiative made by and for migrant workers,’ the Guardian reported. Three trade unions have launched an app to provide migrant workers in Qatar with information…

3 min

News

Qatar launches probe into death of migrant worker after accident at World Cup training base

A Qatari government official said the incident is being investigated by authorities. A migrant worker died at a resort used as a FIFA training base for the Saudi national team…

4 min

News

French football officials to check migrant workers’ conditions at team base in Qatar

The FIFA World Cup this year will see the tournament hosted in the Middle East for the first time in history. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday that…

Eric Krimi migrant worker art therapy qatar

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Migrant workers in Qatar are using art to raise awareness on mental health, here’s how

Kirimi has been organising informal sessions with migrant workers to raise awareness on mental health, using art and painting as coping mechanisms. Eric Kirimi was 23 years old when he…

2 min

Ministry of Labour shuts down 24 companies over violations

Dozens of companies have faced legal action from authorities for violating the new laws over the past year. Twenty four recruitment companies were shut down and have had their licenses…

4 min

Opinion

A little empathy, please

For too long, we’ve been hearing stories of migrant workers toiling for long hours in unfavourable conditions. Stories of security guards made to stand for long hours performing their duties…

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Qatar welcomes ILO report on work-related incidents amid calls for transparency

The International Labour Organisation says its report gives the most accurate picture of construction workers’ conditions in Qatar. A recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Qatar shows…

4 min

News

Migrant rights activist Malcom Bidali reveals details of Qatar arrest

The activist was ordered to pay a fine of QAR 25,000 before leaving Qatar in August months after being detained, his fine . Migrant rights activist Malcolm Bidali, who frequently…

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