ILO in the Arab States

109th International Labour Conference

First ever virtual International Labour Conference opens

For the first time in its history the International Labour Conference is taking place online and will be divided into two segments during the course of the year.
- 109th Session of the International Labour Conference
COOP Champions

Amaal Bani Awwad, National Project Coordinator at ILO Jordan

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises.
Now I know the great feeling of having decent work

Jordanian Omar Abu Noa’aj has struggled to find work for years due to his physical disability. Last year, an ILO employment centre helped him secure his first formal job at a garment factory, giving him a new sense of independence and purpose.
Success stories and challenges of labour market access for refugees and host communities

The ILO, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNICEF are organizing a side event to the Fifth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region,” hosted by the European Union.

Domestic Work

Qatar celebrates International Domestic Workers’ Day 2021

On 16 June, join us to hear from domestic workers, employers, government representatives, and partners in Qatar what International Domestic Workers’ Day means to them and how we can work towards realizing decent work for all domestic workers.
Workers' Voices

COVID-19 Recovery : What role for Trade Unions?

This Workers'Voices will focus on the role to be played by workers and their organizations to shape the recovery policies to build the world post covid.
Press release

ILO and partners mark World Day Against Child Labour in Iraq

10 June 2021

A virtual event with key national and international partners took place, shedding light on some of the root causes and consequences of child labour in Iraq and efforts to address them.

Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants and Refugees in the Arab Region

This technical paper examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees. It focuses on several relevant areas including health, income security, the economy and education.
Social protection responses to the COVID-19 crisis in the MENA/Arab States region

This policy brief provides a summary of the main social protection measures that were adopted by the countries in the MENA/Arab States region in immediate response to the pandemic.
Rapid Diagnostic Assessment of Employment Impacts under COVID-19 in Lebanon

The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in Lebanon at a time when the country was grappling with its worst economic and financial crisis in decades. Lockdown measures have further hampered economic activity and left various groups of workers severely affected.

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