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ILO and Japan launch project to promote sustainable enterprises and decent jobs for Palestinian women and youth in agriculture
The new project aims to contribute to more sustainable and decent jobs in the agricultural sector in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
First regional knowledge-sharing workshop on the impact of trade and investment policies on productive and decent employment in the...
Employment Promotion
ILO Co-hosts Meeting to Mobilize International Support for Implementing First Palestinian National Employment Strategy
The meeting in Amman also saw the signing into force of a new Palestinian Decent Work Programme.
COOP Champions
Younis Sbeih, National Project Officer on Cooperatives for the Cooperative Support Programme (CSP), ILO Ramallah
COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future...
ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work
Worker, employer and government representatives from the region met online to gain a better understanding gained a better understanding of how to shape policies to implement climate change commitments.
UN Women and ILO hold the 4th annual meeting of the regional Joint Strategic Coordination Committee for the Work for Women programme
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ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...
The ILO Constituents agreed to a framework for action in the region on the 2nd day of the first regional meeting of the Social Dialogue for Formalization and Employability in the Southern Neighbourhood Region (SOLIFEM) Project, which took place in...
Twenty-one trainers complete My. Coop training of trainer’s programme on managing Palestinian agricultural cooperatives
In the framework of the project on “Cooperative Support Programme CSP-OPT” the ILO organized a Training of Trainers on the My.Coop training package on management of agricultural cooperatives.
Coaching programme on Think.Coop and Start.Coop undertaken in Gaza
The coaching programme took place in Gaza between 31 October and 2 November 2022 following the training of trainers (ToT) session that was undertaken on 15 – 23 August 2022.
Trade can generate more and better jobs in Southern Mediterranean countries
An ILO report assesses the impact of trade growth and economic development of Southern Mediterranean countries on the quality of jobs in the region, with a particular focus on women and youth, and on SMEs in the region.
A Training of Trainers Workshop conducted in Gaza Strip, OPT on ILO’s Think.Coop and Start.Coop tools
The Training of Trainers Workshop, that took place on 15th - 23rd of August 2022, aimed at building knowledge and skills of participants from national institutions.
Cooperatives
The Occupied Palestinian Territory joins the global community in celebrating International Day of Cooperatives
Kuwait pledges further funds to support decent work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The new contribution of US $500,000 from the Kuwait representation in Geneva will support implementation of the Palestinian Decent Work Programme.
Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Digitalization of TVET system was held, with a focus on business incubation and innovation in...
On 29 March 2022, the twelfth session of the Community of Practice (CoP) on digital skills and digitalization of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems was held. In the presence of three guest speakers, it focused on business...
Press Release
ILO examines compatibility of Jordanian legislation with violence and harassment Convention 190
Legal gap analysis presents tangible recommendations for aligning Jordanian legal framework with C190 and international standards for human rights
Press Release
ILO concludes violence and harassment training for stakeholders in Jordan, Palestine, Egypt
Participants propose recommendations for violence and harassment prevention in the world of work
Cooperative development
A Vehicle of Entrepreneurship for Palestinian Local Economic Development
The ILO, the Italian Agency for International Development (AICS) and the Cooperative Works Agency (CWA) launch the Cooperative Support Programme “Be the Impact” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The ILO holds launch event for its project on the development of cooperatives in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT)
The launch will take place on November 24, 2021 to highlight the project activities and to improve coordination and communication between partners.
The ILO undertakes activities supporting the development of cooperatives in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT)
A Cooperative Support Programme (CSP) in the OPT is launched with support from the Italian Government
Gathering of Arab labour ministers paves the way for donor meeting to support Palestinian employment
The ILO, in cooperation with the Arab Labour Organization and the Palestinian Ministry of Labour, held a ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, in preparation for a donors’ meeting to be held next year to...