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Somalia Participates in Migrant Worker Conference in Doha

By Abdiqani Abdullahi
Last updated: May 23, 2024
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Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Elmi Ibrahim, took center stage at a migrant worker conference in Doha, Qatar, this week. The high-profile gathering, co-hosted by Qatar and focused on the movement of African workers to Arab nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Jordan, and Lebanon, presented an opportunity for Somalia to advocate for its citizens employed abroad.

Dr. Ibrahim led a delegation of Somali officials to the conference, underscoring the importance his government places on the well-being of its migrant workforce. The discussions revolved around fostering cooperation between African and Arab countries on issues critical to migrant workers, including strengthening protections for their rights and establishing ethical recruitment practices in African nations.

In his address to the conference, Dr. Ibrahim lauded Qatar’s initiative in hosting the event. He emphasized Somalia’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of its citizens who contribute their skills and labor to Arab economies. Dr. Ibrahim likely highlighted the specific challenges faced by Somali migrant workers, such as potential exploitation or unfair working conditions.

The conference served as a platform for Dr. Ibrahim to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from both African and Arab nations. These crucial meetings aimed to forge concrete agreements and establish channels for collaboration on migrant worker issues. The specific details of these discussions and any potential outcomes remain undisclosed, but they likely centered on topics like establishing standardized worker contracts, streamlined remittance processes, and robust grievance redressal mechanisms.

Somalia’s participation in the Doha conference signifies a proactive approach to addressing the challenges faced by its migrant workforce. With a significant number of Somalis seeking employment opportunities in the Middle East, the government’s commitment to securing their rights and well-being is a positive development. The conference’s outcome and any subsequent agreements reached between Somalia and other participating nations will be closely monitored to assess their effectiveness in protecting Somali migrant workers.

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