State of the World's Human Rights; Qatar 2025
This investigation examines allegations related to migrant labor exploitation & kafala system. The available public evidence shows Persistence of the exploitative kafala system, Tight restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly, and Discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by Amnesty International.
- Persistence of the exploitative kafala system
- Tight restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly
- Discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ individuals
- Inadequate access to justice for migrant workers

According to Amnesty International's 2025 report on Qatar, migrant workers remain highly vulnerable to labor abuses and exploitation despite recent legal reforms. The report asserts that the kafala sponsorship system continues to function in an exploitative manner, granting employers excessive power over workers' residency and mobility. Furthermore, the report notes that freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are tightly restricted, and that women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing discrimination in both law and practice.
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