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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on enterprises in Jordan

New assessment highlights significant impact of COVID-19 on enterprises and employees in Jordan.

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ILO assesses impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers

Better Work Jordan and IFC join forces to tackle gender-based violence in Jordan’s garment sector

A new programme will support national stakeholders in addressing gender-based violence.

ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

ILO in Jordan launches campaign on the right to a workplace free from violence and harassment

The social media campaign aims to drum up support for legislation protecting the right of women and men to a world of work free from violence and harassment.

World Day Against Child Labour – responding to COVID-19 in the Arab States

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, the ILO in the Arab States sheds light on key projects addressing child labour in the region, and measures taken in some countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and child labour

COVID-19 may push millions more children into child labour – ILO and UNICEF

Child labour down by 94 million since 2000, a gain now under threat.

Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO strengthen collaboration to support decent work in agriculture

A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the establishment of employment support offices to boost decent work opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Difficulties in obtaining e-wallet financial accounts could jeapardize workers’ wages

Online poll by the Jordanian National Commission for Women and the International Labour Organization show that 58% of males and 57% of females could not create e-wallet financial accounts. Yet such accounts are key to wage protection.

Workers’ groups play crucial role in keeping farm workers safe in Jordan

A number of labour committees in Jordan, set up with the support of the ILO, have been raising awareness among farm workers on the dangers of COVID-19 and ensuring appropriate measures are in place to protect workers from infection.

COVID-19 and EIIP Jordan

Distribution of ATM cards to EIIP workers in Jordan ensures salary payments are not disrupted

Efforts to support workers employed in Jordan’s EIIP ensure much-needed salaries are paid during COVID-19 lockdown.

ILO presents labour-intensive public works in Jordan

ILO and Fafo launch rapid impact assessment of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan

The assessment highlights the vulnerabilities of informally employed workers, including Syrian refugees, during lockdown.

COVID-19 and Jordan's Agriculture Sector: Staying Safe

Despite a lockdown that has hampered most economic activity, Jordan’s vital agricultural sector remains busy ensuring the country’s food supply is not disrupted. Farm workers have told the ILO about the safety measures they are taking to protect...

ILO and SDC launch new programme to protect migrant workers in vulnerable situations in the Arab States, with a focus on workers from Africa

The FAIRWAY Programme, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by ILO, responds to the need to ensure decent work for migrant workers, including in sectors where they are at high risk of exploitation, such as...

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Resilience and decent work can mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Jordan’s labour market

Mapping responses by cooperatives and social and solidarity economy organizations to forced displacement

Produced as part of a wider programme on responding to forced displacement crises, the report identifies good practices, lessons learned and potential areas of innovation by cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy organizations working...

New skills for a brighter future - Soumaya's story

Ten months ago, Syrian Soumaya Mohammed found work at a garment factory with the help of the Azraq Centre for Employment (ACE). She tells the ILO in her own words what it’s like to have regular work, an income and a new profession.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

Jordan initiates industry-led process to develop occupational standards

Protecting the most vulnerable: Why protecting the rights of migrant workers remains a critical priority

ILO Regional Director for Arab States Dr. Ruba Jaradat reflects on the importance of International Migrants Day for millions of workers in the Middle East

Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region

The joint ILO, UN Women and OECD Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) saw high-level offcials from across the Arab States reigion commit to pay equity between women and men