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Qatar has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1972 and has ratified six conventions including five of the fundamental conventions. 

In 2018, Qatar and the ILO have started the first phase of a technical cooperation programme to carry out extensive labour reforms. The second phase of the technical cooperation programme ran from July 2021 until 2024. The third phase of the programme will run from 2024 to 2028. 

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ILO discusses maternity benefits and implications for labour markets in the Arab Gulf countries
A group photo of participants of maternity benefits workshop organized by GCC and ILO in Oman. 22 January 2025.

ILO discusses maternity benefits and implications for labour markets in the Arab Gulf countries

ILO and GCC join forces to advance decent work and sustainable development in the Gulf States
GCC-ILO Partnership

Partnership

ILO and GCC join forces to advance decent work and sustainable development in the Gulf States

Statistics and Standards

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Publications

Progress report on the technical cooperation programme between the Government of Qatar and the ILO

2024

Progress report on the technical cooperation programme between the Government of Qatar and the ILO

Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States

Regional Report

Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States

Events

Taking the pulse of Social Protection in the Arab world: Insights and priorities ahead from the World Social Protection Report 2024-26

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part VII

Taking the pulse of Social Protection in the Arab world: Insights and priorities ahead from the World Social Protection Report 2024-26

Contact

ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar

Address:

United Nations House Qatar
3rd Floor
Zone 69 Street 133 Building 20
P.O Box 18685 Lusail, Qatar