"Qatar responds to AI's statement on labour conditions", 03 December 2015
Amnesty International has released a statement summarising their reporting on labour conditions in Qatar over the course of the past five years. The Government of the State of Qatar feels that Amnesty’s statement does not accurately reflect the progress we have made in reforming our labour system. Further, the Government feels that Amnesty’s reporting lacks context, as it does not benchmark labour conditions in Qatar against labour conditions in other countries facing similar challenges, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). Qatar fully intends to meet the highest standards with regard to labour but for reasons that are unclear, Amnesty International has provided no comparative data on labour conditions in other countries employing large numbers of guest workers to meet the demands of rapid growth and development. The Government of the State of Qatar wishes to reaffirm its appreciation for the contributions made by the millions of workers who have come to Qatar in recent years to help us build our nation’s infrastructure and we are committed to respecting both their labour rights and their human rights. Qatar is committed to protecting the workers who are helping us build our nation. Indeed, this is why we welcome feedback and constructive criticism from NGO partners. But with regard to Amnesty’s most recent statement, we feel that the accusation that Qatar has failed to improve the human rights of its guest workers is simply untrue. Significant reforms have been made and more are in the pipeline...
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