ILO in the Arab States
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24 hours, 24 destinations, 2 Arab States – ILO’s marks its 100 birthday with ‘virtual’ global tour stops in Lebanon and Jordan
As part of a live 24-hour “Global Tour” of national events in 24 countries, governments, workers and employers marked the ILO Centenary in Jordan and Lebanon by showcasing the agency’s work on the promotion of decent work.
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Building skills and promoting employment for Jordan’s female plumbers
Safaa is one of Jordan’s few female plumbers. She runs her own company and was recently supported by the ILO through training to help develop her skills and boost her employability.
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A human-centred agenda needed for a decent future of work
A Universal Labour Guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning are among ten recommendations made in a landmark report by the International Labour Organization’s Global Commission on the Future of Work.
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Our story, your story
To mark the ILO’s Centenary year, we are excited to be launching a new multimedia, interactive website on 9 January that will take you through the past, present and future of the ILO in a way you’ve never experienced before. The Organization’s work over the decades has affected all of our daily lives – from the working week, to occupational safety and health at work to social protection, and more - so it will be both our story and your story. Join us here on 9 January as we celebrate 100 years of advancing social justice and promoting decent work.
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“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the ILO premieres a new documentary that aims to challenge common perceptions about migrant domestic workers.
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Speech
ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat’s address to the 46th Session of the Arab Labour Conference
21 April 2019
At the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, Jaradat spoke of the challenges and opportunities presented by the labour market in Arab States, and highlighted some of the results achieved by countries in the region with the support of the ILO. During the conference, ILO officials also presented the key findings of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work’s flagship report.
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South-South and Triangular Cooperation
ILO fosters south-south cooperation to promote decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities
19 April 2019
Constituents from Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey came together in Jordan to discuss the promotion of decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities in the region, as part of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiative between the four countries, aimed at exchanging knowledge, skills, resources and technical know-how.
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Event
Invitation to Bid: Tender ITB N° 30/2019 Jbeil – Annaya Road Maintenance 33 Km
Tender ILO/EIIP ITB No 30/2019 Road Maintenance Jbeil - Annaya Road Maintenance 33 Km, and invitation to pre-qualification training.
Publications
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Guidelines for Non-Formal Market-Based Skills Training in Lebanon
These guidelines are intended to support non-formal vocational training providers in Lebanon, with specific guidance on how to improve the market relevance and employment impact of their programmes. They were designed in a participatory way in order to increase “ownership” among stakeholders and to facilitate usage in Lebanon.
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Lessons Learned and Emerging Good Practices of ILO’s Syria Crisis Response in Jordan and Lebanon
This report synthesizes the lessons learned and emerging good practices from the ILO ROAS interventions to promote decent work amongst Syrian refugees and host communities.
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Potential Opportunities for Women’s Economic Empowerment - Potato and Leafy Green Vegetable Value Chains
The assessment examines the status of women in the potatoes and leafy green vegetables value chains in Lebanon's Akkar region.