ILO in the Arab States
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28 May – 8 June 2018
Building a future with decent work
The 107th International Labour Conference gets underway in Geneva, from 28 May to the 8 June 2018. This year's session brings together over 4,000 delegates from around the globe to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world of work today.
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World Employment and Social Outlook 2018
24 million jobs to open up in the green economy
ILO flagship report estimates job losses and job creation as the world moves to a greener economy.
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Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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A new chance at employment for Syrian refugees in Jordan
Syrians forced to leave their country because of the war, now living in refugee camps in Jordan, have a new chance at employment. It's thanks to a job fair at an ILO employment centre for refugees, funded by the European Union.
What's new
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Event
Invitation to Bid: Tender ITB No 14/2018 Construction of 18.2km Water Transfer and Irrigation Networks in Deir El Ahmar Union of Municipalities
Invitation to Bid: Tender ILO/EIIP ITB No 14/2018 Construction of 18.2km Water Transfer and Irrigation Networks in Deir El Ahmar Union of Municipalities, and invitation to pre-qualification training.
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© S. Chakraborty/Mountain Partne 2018
World Employment and Social Outlook 2018
24 million jobs to open up in the green economy
14 May 2018
ILO flagship report estimates job losses and job creation as the world moves to a greener economy.
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© Carsten ten Brink 2018
Informal economy
More than 60 per cent of the world’s employed population are in the informal economy
30 April 2018
A new ILO report shows that 2 billion people work informally, most of them in emerging and developing countries. The majority lack social protection, rights at work and decent working conditions.
Publications
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The Occupied Palestinian Territory: An Employment Diagnostic Study
This study takes stock of the employment and labour market situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including mapping and assessing existing employment programmes and services, and offers recommendations for informing effective policy development.
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Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration: Middle East Edition
The Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration – Middle East Edition details technical terminology relating to forced labour, human trafficking, displacement, refugees and labour migration, and proposes accurate and neutral alternatives to inflammatory and discriminatory terms commonly used. The glossary also provides a more complete and nuanced understanding of migration.
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Trade Union Reference Manual on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This reference manual, seeks to assist trade union leaders, members and sympathizers, in their engagement in these national strategies for sustainable development.