Guyana reaffirms commitment to fair Labour practices at Islamic Labour Ministers’ conference in Qatar

Advisor to the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, Joseph Hamilton, has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to promoting inclusive employment, fair recruitment practices, and stronger social protection systems. He made this reaffirmation during his address while leading Guyana’s delegation at the Sixth Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers (ICLM) in Doha, State of Qatar, held from October 15–16, 2025. Delivering remarks at the high-level forum, Minister Hamilton reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to international labour cooperation and highlighted several national priorities, including youth and women’s employment, fair recruitment practices, skills development, and strengthened social protection systems. He underscored that effective labour policies must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, noting that “from secure workplaces to fair wages and meaningful opportunities, our focus must remain on improving people’s lives.” The Minister also reiterated Guyana’s readiness to collaborate with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) partners on practical, people-centred initiatives that align with the country’s national development goals.

The two-day conference, themed “Local Experiences, Global Achievements: Success Stories in the Islamic World,” brought together labour Ministers and representatives from over fifty Islamic countries, along with international organisations, academics, and civil society groups. Discussions focused on advancing labour-market development across member states, enhancing employment and social protection, promoting skills training and capacity building, and integrating digital transformation — all in alignment with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).