All news: Jordan

Migrant workers in garment sector

Unified contract for migrant garment workers in Jordan unveiled at buyers’ forum

The contract is one of the main provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between employer associations and the garment union designed to improve industrial relations and working conditions.

Apprenticeship systems

Technical seminar plans ahead for improvement of apprenticeship systems in some Arab States

The ILO and representatives from across the Arab region agree on new plans to bolster apprenticeship systems and address youth unemployment.

Migrant workers

In Profile: Female Garment Workers in Jordan

A blog

Why framing the discourse on human trafficking is important - some thoughts

Decent Work for Domestic Workers

ILO gathers regional and international stakeholders to explore establishing migrant domestic worker cooperatives in the Middle East

Domestic worker cooperatives have been set up in many places around the world, but they do not exist in any of the Arab States. A recent study launched by the ILO looks into the cases of Lebanon, Jordan and Kuwait, to see if the region is ready for...

Local economic development

Olive festival supports Jordan host communities in face of refugee crisis

As part of the ILO’s efforts to support communities in Jordan most affected by the Syrian refugee crisis, the 2014 Irbid Olive and Rural Produce Festival brought together local farmers and businesses to showcase products and explore avenues to...

Gender equity

Fight underway to end gender pay discrimination in Jordanian private education

The lack of pay equity between men and women in Jordan’s private education sector highlights a national trend that demands a holistic response.

Opportunities for upgrading training programmes in Tajikistan’s education system

n October 7, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population hosted a roundtable meeting to discuss opportunities for upgrading training programmes and curricula in Tajikistan’s education system.

Media Advisory

Media Advisory: Technical Meeting to Discuss Draft Law for Domestic Workers in Jordan

The Jordanian government and the ILO are meeting to review Jordan’s new draft domestic worker law, with the aim of better reflecting the principles of Convention No. 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers.

Improving media coverage on the topic of labour migration in Jordan

The ILO and the Panos Europe Institute train Jordanian journalists in ethical and effective reporting on labour migration and human trafficking issues.

Help for migrants

Jordan workers’ centre proves an essential lifeline for migrants

In less than one year the Al Hassan Industrial Zone Workers’ Centre in Jordan has become a model for servicing migrant workers.

Study

ILO: Youth in Jordan face difficult transition from school to decent work

Jordan’s youth face a myriad of challenges when attempting to move from education to the workplace, according to a new ILO study.

Jordan reviews the state of collective bargaining at national and sector-specific levels

Government officials as well as workers’ and employers’ organizations discuss progress and challenges facing freedom of association and collective bargaining in Jordan.

Jordan reviews the state of collective bargaining at national and sector-specific levels

Government officials as well as workers’ and employers’ organizations discuss progress and challenges facing freedom of association and collective bargaining in Jordan.

ILO study

Migrant domestic workers lack adequate access to justice in Lebanon

The ILO and Caritas find wide-ranging legal, procedural and institutional barriers to justice for migrant domestic workers in Lebanon.

World Day Against Child Labour

The ILO in the Arab States launches a string of initiatives to mark the World Day Against Child Labour

ILO events in Jordan and Lebanon highlight child labour among residents and refugees.

103rd International Labour Conference

Jordanian PM lauds “strong partnership” with ILO, underscores complex challenges facing Jordan

In a special address to the International Labour Conference (ILC), Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour speaks of collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the effects of the Syrian refugee crisis on Jordan and the country’s reform...

ILO Study

ILO child labour studies in Jordan identify causes and solutions in two key sectors

The ILO in Jordan launches twin studies on child labour covering the urban informal and agricultural sector to propose interventions required to address child labour.

ILO Study

Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan highlights urgency of fundamental job market issues

The adverse labour market effects of Syrian refugees working in Jordan can be averted or reversed with comprehensive measures.

Pay Equity

Jordan launches national pay equity initiative

The ILO and Jordan’s National Committee on Pay Equity endorse an action plan to ensure equal pay between women and men in the country.