Events
April 2014
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Arab States research network on labour migration reconsiders recruitment practices
29 - 30 April 2014
Leading practitioners and academics from the ILO’s Migration and Governance Network research network meet to discuss key issues related to labour migration and recruitment in the Arab region.
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28 April - World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April 2014
“Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work“ is the theme for the 2014 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Marking the day, an ILO report shows that while chemicals can be useful, necessary steps should be taken to prevent and control potential risks for workers, workplaces, communities and the environment.
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Jordan hosts public-private sector dialogue forum to improve business environment in Syrian refugee host communities
27 April 2014
A public-private partner dialogue forum covering Jordan’s Northern Governorate to discuss challenges and possible solutions to improve business environment in the area which hosts the largest proportion of Syrian refugees in the country.
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ILO migrant workers project in Jordan assesses future interventions upon completion
27 April 2014
The ILO’s dedicated migrant worker project in Jordan meets with key stakeholders in the country to formulate future interventions during a project wrap-up and closing ceremony.
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Jordan independent trade union federation receives ILO training to enhance democratic procedures
25 - 26 April 2014
Representatives from the Jordanian Federation of Independent Trade Unions are trained by the ILO on internal democratic practices to facilitate greater participation, democratic decision making and influence public policy.
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Jordan and the ILO review Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
23 - 24 April 2014
The ILO and key stakeholders in Jordan review the current Occupational Health and Safety Law in order to propose further amendments to lawmakers.
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Officials from Kuwait and Jordan explore methods to implement ILO international instruments on domestic workers
23 - 24 April 2014
Government representatives from Jordan and Kuwait meet to enhance their ability to implement ILO Convention No. 189 and Recommendation No. 201.
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Kuwait and the ILO discuss the foundations of a national migration policy
21 - 22 April 2014
ILO experts and Kuwaiti government officials meet in a two-day consultation to formulate the objectives of a national migration policy.
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ILO promotes HIV/AIDS awareness in Jordan’s hotel sector
16 - 22 April 2014
A two-day ILO training workshop helps build the capacity of employers and workers in Jordan’s hotel sector to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
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International buyers and various stakeholders in Jordan’s garment industry collaborate to improve labour standards
3 April 2014
The sixth annual International Buyers' Forum for the ILO’s Better Work Jordan brings together international buyers and key stakeholders to build consensus on tackling key garment sector issues.