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International Equal Pay Day: Renewing the Call for Equal Pay in Jordan

A national awareness campaign led by the Decent Work for Women Programme at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its social partners, marking the occasion of International Equal Pay Day, emphasizes the journey ahead to achieve full pay...

Humanitarian, development and peace actors join hands to boost decent work amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region

The ILO and the Nexus Academy brought together stakeholders from the Arab region and beyond to boost coherence on employment and social protection amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region, at an event funded by the Government of Sweden.

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New career paths for youth in Jordan: a documentary

Young people discuss their journey through the labour market and their new career paths in different parts of the country through the Job Search Club Initiative.

Jordan sets the roadmap for rolling out the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) within its governmental institution

The ILO is providing technical support in installing and implementing the LMIS in Jordan, towards maximizing potential for creating relevant and applicable labour market policies and programmes.

ILO and UN Women’s Joint Programme Advances Women’s Employment and Decent Work in Egypt, Jordan, and OPT

The closing event for "Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women" programme highlights achievements in advancing gender equality and Decent Work for Women in the three countries.

Sustainable development impact of the ILO’s employment-intensive programme evident across Jordan

An ILO delegation led by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat visited the sites of projects that build infrastructure and create jobs through sustainable and green employment and community development.

New ILO project strengthens international and national partnerships in support of Jordan’s workforce

The new project aligns with the priorities of the government, employers, and workers, as outlined in the National Strategy for Women and the Economic Modernisation Vision.

ILO Launches New EU-funded Regional Programme for Youth NEETs in Southern Mediterranean

The ILO held an online launching event for the EU-funded regional Youth NEET programme in the Southern Mediterranean region, a ground-breaking initiative designed to support young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

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Navigating Jordan’s job market: the crucial role of skills development for a successful career path and decent employment

Shaza Al Jondi, ILO PROSPECTS Regional Chief Technical Adviser for Arab States, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the transition to decent jobs in Jordan through skills enhancement.

The ILO and General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions launch new e-contract platform for private school workers in Jordan

The initiative seeks to enhance rights and protect wages in the private education sector, particularly for women.

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Creating more and better jobs through trade and investment in Jordan

The Policy Working Group of the EU-funded Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI) project gathered to discuss the employment and trade impact of an investment project, as well as the opportunities and challenges for creating more...

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ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.

Around 200 trainees benefit from a job fair to access jobs in Jordan’s garment and textile sector

ILO concludes Recognition of Prior Learning programme in collaboration with the Vocational Training Corporation in Jordan

Youths empowered with new skills through Work-Based Learning initiative in Jordan

Hundreds of Jordanian and Syrian youths successfully concluded a work-based learning, readying themselves to enter the workforce with enhanced practical and technical skills. This initiative was provided by the ILO and the Jordan River Foundation...

Better Work Jordan launches new guidelines to foster inclusive employment in the garment sector

Empowering workers in Jordan with social security and job protection

With support from the Estidama++ Fund, a local organization enrolls Jordanian and Syrian workers in a national social security scheme.

ILO participates in the 11th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference hosted by the ICA-AP and Jordan

An ILO delegation attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference co-organized by the International Cooperative Alliance-Asia Pacific Region and the Jordan Cooperative Corporation at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 28-30 April 2024.

METI programme

Second regional technical training on employment and investment in the southern Mediterranean countries

EIIP project in Jordan

German Ambassador to Jordan explores innovative afforestation efforts in Al Koora Irbid