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ILO’s Asia Pacific labour conference agrees to enhance labour migration governance in the interrelated regions of Asia and the Arab States

The meeting discussed issues affecting employment and the world of work in the Asia, Pacific and Arab States including labour migration.

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Better skills and more formal employment for Syrian refugees

A new ILO project supporting the objectives of the London Syria conference aims to build skills and formalize employment status among Syrian refugees in Jordan’s construction and agricultural sectors, and improve job prospects for Jordanians in...

Jordan bazar promotes self-employed Jordanian and Syrian women

Three-day event brings together Jordanian and Syrian women to showcase homemade products and explore ways to develop their businesses.

ILO: Dialogue between social partners vital to shaping the Future of Work in Jordan

ILO constituents call for the creation of a committee to further the work of the national dialogue on the Future of Work.

Jordan’s garment sector removed from US forced labour listing

Collaborating with the ILO on the Better Work Jordan programme is one of the country’s most significant steps to combat forced labour in the garment industry, United States Department of Labor report says.

ILO encourages unions to adopt new approaches to communication

ILO, regional Arab trade unions re-think communication strategies and practices in a fast changing media landscape.

ILO launches new fair migration project for the Middle East

The project will promote fair migration and address forced labour and trafficking, focusing on the domestic and construction work sectors.

Child labour doubles in Jordan since 2007 – Survey

The 2016 National Child Labour Survey finds that child labour remains a matter of grave concern with a significant number of children employed in potentially hazardous jobs.

ILO lauds Jordanian Government for latest steps towards ensuring rights of private school teachers

Newly announced government measures are an important step towards protecting the rights of private school teachers in Jordan, the ILO says.

Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities set to benefit from German-funded ILO jobs and infrastructure project

The German Government through its Development Bank (KfW) is funding an ILO Employment Intensive Investment Programme aimed at creating short-term jobs for thousands of Syrian refugees and members of their Jordanian host communities, while improving...

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Helping Syrian refugees formalize their work status through cooperatives

The ILO is working with agricultural cooperatives to help Syrian refugees obtain work permits during a three-month grace period announced by the government of Jordan, in a further step to improve access of Syrian refugees to the formal labour market.

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Jordan ratifies the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

Jordan is the 73rd member State to have ratified this landmark Convention.

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Apprenticeship programme offers escape from child labour in Jordan

A youth apprenticeship programme launched by the International Labour Organization and the International Youth Foundation makes gains in the fight against child labour in Jordan.

Regional constituents examine good practices in combating child labour

Workshop brought together government, employer, worker and NGO representatives from the region to share knowledge on ways to tackle child labour.

Buyers’ Forum discusses challenges and opportunities in light of Syria refugee crisis

Better Work Jordan’s annual garment buyers’ forum discusses ways to boost jobs for Jordanians as well as a pilot project to integrate Syrian refugees into the sector.

SADAQA, ILO launch initiative to advance gender equality at the workplace in Jordan

The initiative advocates for the nationwide compliance with Article 72 of the Labour Law, which calls for the provision of daycare in the workplace.

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Irrigation projects aim to ease strain of Syria refugee crisis in Jordan

A labour-intensive ILO initiative to develop water catchment and drip irrigation systems is playing a pivotal role in creating decent work opportunities in northern Jordan.

Entrepreneurship education

ILO’s Know About Business Certification and Nationalization initiative in Jordan awards certification to a new cadre of graduates

The ILO and national partners award certificates and hold discussions in Amman, Jordan, as part of an initiative to increase the reach of the Know About Business (KAB) programme in the country.

Youth employment

ILO to increase evidence on what works for youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa

Refugee crisis

Syria: Donors must help host countries meet refugee crisis

Jobs and employment are key in the global response to the Syria refugee crisis. Ahead of a donor Conference on supporting Syria in London, ILO chief Guy Ryder visited Jordan to examine first-hand the effects of the massive refugee influx on the...