Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chairing the tenth plenary session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) at its 111th session.
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday chaired the tenth plenary session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) at its 111th session, which is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, until June 16.
In a full meeting attended by representatives from 187 member states of the International Labour Organisation, there was a review of reports from the Organisation’s Director-General and Board Chairperson.
The discussion primarily focused on the significant changes observed in the work environment, particularly in relation to crises that have had a direct impact on the global labour market.
Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labour Mohamed Hassan Al Obaidly delivered the speech of Qatar at the conference, in which he stressed that Qatar will continue its efforts aimed at building the capabilities of the national workforce, qualifying it and developing its efficiency in order to acquire the required skills in response to the changes taking place in the world of work, and to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar seeks to move to a more competitive and knowledge-based economy, encourage Qatari youth of both sexes for entrepreneurship and provide appropriate environment for the development of small and medium enterprises, indicating that the next stage requires attracting skilled expatriate workers, who contribute to increasing productivity, he noted.
Al Obaidly explained that the report of the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation for the current year on advancing social justice for decent work referred to the unprecedented challenges facing the world of work as a result of the successive economic and social crises that were associated with a state of inequality and uncertainty.
He emphasised that the annual report on workers in Palestine and the occupied Arab territories sheds light on the profound hardships Palestinian workers face due to expanding settlements, lockdowns, and mobility restrictions. This is in addition to the worsening economic crisis.
He urged the International Labour Organisation to intensify its efforts to alleviate the struggles of Palestinian workers and to advocate for the execution of all international resolutions aimed at ending the occupation.
The 111th session of the International Labour Conference, led by Qatar, is ongoing at the United Nations Palace in Geneva, continuing until Friday, June 16. This session, under the aegis of the International Labour Organisation, includes the participation of a number of representatives from the three labour parties - governments, workers, and employers.
The Director-General’s report highlights the advancement in social justice, the condition of workers in the occupied Arab territories, apprenticeships and gender equality, social protection for workers, and ways to achieve a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.
The International Parliament of Labour is held annually in Geneva to set the general policies of the International Labour Organisation, including agreements and recommendations.
