News
May 2019
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Public sector clients pledge action to foster fair recruitment
21 May 2019
Leading public institutions pledge support for national efforts to ensure fair recruitment of migrant workers in Qatar
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Strong commitment of Unions can protect people with disabilities
09 May 2019
Strong commitment of Unions and their ability to build external partnership are needed to reduce decent work deficits for people with disabilities.
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Young people seek OSH solutions at SafeJam 2019
09 May 2019
Event highlights importance of engaging youth in strengthening OSH culture in Qatar
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Advancing decent work and better living conditions for workers in Jordan’s agricultural sector
09 May 2019
Representatives from the Kingdom of the Netherlands visit refugee farm workers being supported by ILO interventions aimed at improving working and living conditions for workers in the agricultural sector.
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Decree paves way for election of worker representatives in enterprises
01 May 2019
Worker voice to be boosted through elections to Joint Committees
April 2019
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First Qatar OSH month comes to a successful close
30 April 2019
Over 15,000 take part in events across Qatar to strengthen culture of Occupational Safety and Health
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New heat stress guidance to be issued before summer 2019
28 April 2019
Heat stress guidance and a new labour inspection policy to foster a national preventative safety and health culture in Qatar.
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Over 1,000 runners enjoy first Qatar ‘Workers Fun Run’
26 April 2019
Migrant workers enjoy unique event promoting togetherness and good health
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ILO fosters south-south cooperation to promote decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities
19 April 2019
Constituents from Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey came together in Jordan to discuss the promotion of decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities in the region, as part of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiative between the four countries, aimed at exchanging knowledge, skills, resources and technical know-how.
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ILO and Jordan celebrate agency’s centenary
12 April 2019
Folklore dancing, unveiling of traditional mosaic and discussions on Jordan’s role in advancing social justice were among the celebration’s highlights.