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Social dialogue and decent work in agriculture

ILO and tripartite partners discuss measures to advance decent work in Jordan’s agricultural sector

A two-day technical meeting between the ILO and partners focused on a newly adopted bylaw that clarifies the labour rights and entitlements of agriculture workers in Jordan, in efforts to provide guidance on its practical implementation and...

The impact of COVID-19 on enterprises in Jordan: One year into the pandemic

A new report calls for urgent action and tailored support to ensure response measures meet the needs of businesses in Jordan.

Jordan launches national strategy for the cooperative movement, with ILO support

The strategy, launched under the patronage of the Prime Minister, aims to build a prosperous, autonomous, inclusive and self-reliant cooperative movement in Jordan.

ILO in Jordan and partners to work with private sector against violence and harassment

SSC, ILO, social partners and CSOs hold a virtual social dialogue session on design of new facility for extension of social security...

World Refugee Day: The power of inclusion

World Refugee Day, 20 June, is the international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape persecution,...

Sweden’s State Secretary for International Development Cooperation visits projects on women’s economic empowerment in Jordan

Our impact, their voices

Fair recruitment benefits Nepali workers in Jordan garment industry

An ILO led initiative that promotes fair recruitment in Nepal, is proving fair recruitment is attainable, achievable and accessible to all.

ILO, Madrasati and Ministry of Education celebrate the achievements of joint venture to strengthen career guidance services in Jordanian...

With the support of the Government of the Netherlands, 3,000 youth including vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees, participated in the initiative.

Syrian refugee crisis

Syrian Refugees in Jordan Benefit from New Flexible Work Permits

An ILO project has seen flexible work permits granted to Syrian refugees allowing them to work legally for any employer in the construction sector

Flexible work permits issued through the Jordan EIIP grant Syrian refugees the flexibility to work for any employer in the construction...

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. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future...

Disability and work

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.

ILO organizes awareness raising session on the Promotion of Cooperatives Recommendation, 2002 (No. 193)

Members of the Steering Committee overseeing the development of a national strategy for the cooperative movement in Jordan and representatives from the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in an awareness-raising...

Success stories shed light on how decent employment improves the lives of refugees and their hosts

The ILO, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNICEF held a side event at the fifth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region,” hosted by...

Success stories shed light on how decent employment improves the lives of refugees and their hosts

The ILO, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNICEF held a side event at the fifth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region,” hosted by...

A knowledge exchange with ILO Ankara: Learning from each other and sharing experiences to support the creation of decent work opportunities...

The ILO Office in Turkey and the PROSPECTS programme jointly organized a webinar to exchange knowledge and experiences on how to foster an enabling environment for the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and vulnerable host community members.

Women managers in Jordan: ILO cautions against taking data out of context

Second Meeting of the Steering Committee for the Jordan Cooperative Development Strategy is held

On February 18, 2021, the Steering Committee for the Jordan Cooperative Development Strategy held its second meeting to discuss the draft strategy development and way forward.

“Women in Sports”: ILO youth-centred programme promotes decent work in Jordan