Qatar
Qatar has introduced significant labor reforms allowing migrant workers to change jobs without employer permission and setting a higher and non-discriminatory minimum wage. However, certain elements of the kafala (sponsorship) system remain in place, facilitating abuse and exploitation of the country’s large migrant workforce, and Qatari authorities’ efforts to protect migrant workers’ right to accurate and timely wages have largely proven unsuccessful. Some male guardianship policies and discriminatory laws against women continue. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals continue to face discrimination.
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Children's Rights
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Qatar: Wage Abuse Action Shortchanges Workers
Workers Still Owed Wages for Months After Informing Government of Abuse
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Qatar: Significant Labor and Kafala Reforms
Enforcement Needed, Other Provisions in Effect Still Carry Risk of Abuse
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"How Can We Work Without Wages?"
Salary Abuses Facing Migrant Workers Ahead of Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022
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Qatar: Election Law Exposes Discriminatory Citizenship
Many Excluded from Running, Voting in First Legislative Elections
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Middle East/North Africa: End Violent Punishment of Children
Human Rights Watch Introduces Country Index Based on Laws, Policies
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Qatar: Male Guardianship Severely Curtails Women’s Rights
Discriminatory Restrictions Affect Independence to Marry, Study, Work, Travel
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Qatar: Wage Abuse Action Shortchanges Workers
Workers Still Owed Wages for Months After Informing Government of Abuse
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Women Reportedly Subjected to Forced Gynecological Exams in Qatar
Policies Criminalize and Punish Pregnant Women Outside of Wedlock
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Qatar: Significant Labor and Kafala Reforms
Enforcement Needed, Other Provisions in Effect Still Carry Risk of Abuse
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Qatar: Little Progress on Protecting Migrant Workers
As World Cup Draws Closer, Government Yet to Meet Key Reform Promises
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Qatar: Reported Covid-19 Outbreak in Central Prison
Overcrowding, Unsanitary Conditions Threaten Further Spread
