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New trade union roadmap places workers’ voices at the heart of Gaza’s recovery
The Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions defines priorities to ensure that Gaza’s recovery creates decent work, protects labour rights and strengthens representation for workers.
Five international lessons on the social and solidarity economy for the Palestinian context
From crisis response and care services to local economic development and digitalization, countries around the world are increasingly turning to the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and its entities to address pressing social and economic...
Y-NEET project
Southern Mediterranean countries explore new pathways for young people not in employment, education or training to reconnect with...
Through regional peer learning and practical exchanges in Catalonia, representatives from ministries and public employment services across the Southern Mediterranean explored approaches to better reach, support and engage young people not in...
New report
AI-driven transformation puts jobs, inequality and skills at a crossroads in the Arab region
A new report outlines diverging AI futures for jobs, growth and inequality in the Arab region. Proactive and inclusive policy measures are needed today, ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat says during an Arab Forum for Sustainable Development special...
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Rebuilding Gaza through decent work
Thousands of Palestinians are repairing roads, restoring water and power systems, and rebuilding communities through ILO-supported emergency employment programmes. Decent work contributes to sustainable development and plays a critical role in...
From data to action: Strengthening MENA youth employment policies through better evidence
A regional workshop organized by the ILO and the EU strengthened national capacities to measure and apply a key statistical tool to drive more effective employment and activation policies across the MENA region.
ILO and EU strengthen regional momentum for Second Chance Schools
The ILO and the European Union brought together key stakeholders from the MENA region to strengthen regional cooperation around Second Chance Schools as a central lever for policies to integrate NEETs.
ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice
The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...
Arab region builds social insurance capacities through new ILO training programme
Delegations from nine Arab States convene in Jordan to build capacities in social insurance governance, closing coverage gaps, and managing digital and labour market shifts.
ILO employment-intensive projects create one million workdays in two years in the Arab States region
Employment-Intensive Investment Programmes revitalize infrastructure and create decent work opportunities for communities amid humanitarian and economic challenges.
ILO assessment
ILO warns of deepening employment and livelihood crisis in the West Bank due to two-year war in Gaza
New brief highlights severe economic contraction, rising unemployment and worsening living standards for Palestinian workers, families and communities.
New ILO factsheets reveal linkages between climate challenges and green job opportunities in the Arab States region
New ILO country factsheets present a concise overview on key employment, environment, and climate data for the Arab States region.
International Year of Cooperatives
Care provision through cooperatives spotlighted at South4Care launch
ILO highlighted cooperative care solutions grounded in ILO standards, providing examples from multiple countries and spotlighting a trade union–backed childcare cooperative initiative in Nablus in the State of Palestine.
ILO report
Digitalization and artificial intelligence promise to boost jobs in the Arab States – but they must be managed inclusively
Report highlights need for policies that are inclusive for women, youth and vulnerable groups and ensure a just digital transition.
International Year of Cooperatives
Strengthening institutional capacities on cooperative development in the State of Palestine
ILO supports new trainers from the Cooperative Work Agency and Al-Quds University.
Inclusive solidarity
Social and solidarity economy entities deliver inclusive, community-driven care solutions
The ILO webinar highlights country experiences and practical tools to advance gender-responsive care services through the social and solidarity economy.
Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum
ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain
The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...
Chamber leaders across Palestine trained to support enterprise sustainability and crisis preparedness
The ILO has concluded a certified SURE training in Ramallah, equipping 25 representatives from Palestinian Chambers of Commerce with tools to help businesses build resilience.
Cooperatives in Bethlehem drive local livelihoods and decent work despite resource and access challenges
ILO and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation conduct joint visit to assess cooperative-led development in the West Bank’s Bethlehem district.
ILO joins national dialogue on new Palestinian labour strategy