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Emerging Insight: Shifting staff mind-sets around loan repayments

A new partnership to boost productivity and employment of small and medium enterprises in the agro-food sector

The ILO and the Jordan Chamber of Industry have partnered in an initiative, supported by the Government of the Netherlands, to enhance the productivity and resilience of agro-food SMEs employing or serving refugees and host community members.

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Supporting employment and vocational training for Syrian refugees and host communities

An ILO project financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ, through KfW Development Bank provides skills through vocational training for Syrian refugees and Jordanians in host communities.

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 7: SSE as tool for social cohesion, peace and resilience

ILO fellowship equips Arab journalists to better report on labour market issues

The ILO has boosted the capacity of Arab journalists to report on labour issues while connecting with and learning from each another through the SSTC Journalism Fellowship for Arab States.

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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

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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

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New guidelines for ethical reporting on labour market issues in the Arab region

The guidelines aim to provide support to journalists at all levels who wish to cover the world of work in a fair and equitable manner.

Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan

The ILO, together with the Ministries of Education and Labour, has developed a career guidance gaming app to help youth make informed decisions about future career options that are in demand in the labour market.

ILO and cooperatives raise awareness, promote labour rights on farms in Jordan

The ILO and a number of agricultural cooperatives are working together to ensure that workers are well informed of their rights and responsibilities at work through awareness raising sessions held on farms.

ILO in Jordan, private sector employers explore violence and harassment prevention

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Jordan and a group of private sector employers have explored means to enhance their engagement in creating a world of work free from violence and harassment, in alignment with Convention 190.

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Better Work Jordan Creates a Lifeline for Quarantined Migrant Workers

During the initial period of Covid-19 pandemic, migrant workers were stuck in the employer-provided dormitories. The joint team of trade union organizers and BWJ team reached out to workers during the lockdown, hearing their concerns.

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Better Work Jordan talks new strategy with trade union president

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From receptionist to union organizer : Maya Aktar’s dream of empowerment comes true in Jordan

Enhancing the organizational structure and communication between the union board and migrant workers have been one of the key objectives of this project. In this regard, the union hired union organizers from the workers’ countries of origin. The...

Changes in Jordan’s work permit regulations for Syrian refugees contribute to decent work – ILO, FAFO report

Findings of a new report which analyses changes in work permit regulations in Jordan since 2016 show a clear positive impact with respect to improving decent working conditions for Syrian workers in the country.

Jordanian trainer embarks on cooperative management training initiative, supported by the ILO

Jordanian Ahlam Mahadeen took part in ILO’s Trainers of Trainers (ToT) programme on My.Coop and is now training cooperative members on the package, which focuses on the management of agricultural cooperatives.

Decent work

Gender discrimination, wage inequality challenge women in Jordan

Unequal pay is a stubborn and universal problem. Across all regions, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at 23% globally. This report shows how women in Jordan’s workforce struggle with pay discrimination.

Decent work

Extended paternity leave urged to support parenting in Jordan

Fathers who take adequate paternity leave are more likely to be involved with their young children. This can have positive effects for gender equality in the home and at work and may indicate shifts in relationships and perceptions of parenting...

Decent work

Working mothers in Jordan face barriers to social protection

Maternity protection is key to achieving gender equality at work by protecting working mothers’ jobs and wages, while at the same time alleviating poverty and advancing decent work. This report emphasises the need for enhanced support for women and...

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The Jordanian Delegation’s Visit to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality