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The ILO conducts a cooperative audit training workshop in Jordan

In the past year ILO PROSPECTS Jordan and ILO-Jerusalem has been collaborating around developing a “Cooperative Audit and Control Manual” for use in both contexts in close collaboration with the Cooperative Work Agency (CWA) in OPT and the Jordan...

Webinar

Virtually Bridging Boundaries: Ushering a new era of cross-border labour migration reporting

This webinar organized by the FAIRWAY Programme welcomed students and lecturers from universities in Uganda and Jordan, and professionals journalists around the world, to share their experiences on cross-border journalism.

Work-based learning pledged for vulnerable populations in Jordan.

The International Labour Organization and Jordan’s Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC) pledge to provide skills training to 1,000 Jordanian and Syrian beneficiaries.

Our impact, their voices

Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience

Four enthusiastic Jordanian and Syrian youths who became part of the Green Job Search Clubs have shared their personal experiences with us. Tune in to the stories of Hadeel, Abdullah, Adham, and Mais, and join us in celebrating their achievements

ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts

Through a three-day knowledge-sharing event bringing together a wide range of partners, the ILO placed the spotlight on the importance of working closely with private sector actors in forced displacement with a collective vision for sustainable and...

ILO strengthens work-related protection by enhancing social security rights for Jordanian and Syrian informal workers

The ILO and Jordan’s Social Security Corporation (SSC) opened the registration for the second phase of Estidama++ aiming at extending social security coverage.

ILO Workshop aimed to boost agricultural cooperatives in Lebanon and Iraq and foster knowledge exchange

The PROSPECTS Programme held a Training of Trainers workshop to address the needs of agricultural cooperatives in the region, raise awareness about their work, and enhance local capacities by establishing a network of qualified trainers.

ILO to train 100 engineers in Jordan on labour-based technology

The ILO in Jordan signs a new implementation agreement with the Jordan Engineers Association to train 100 engineers and private contractors on a Certified Competence Programme for Engineers.

Jordan Launches Second Phase of 'WAEI' Campaign Promoting Labour Rights and Inclusivity in Jordan

The new phase emphasizes the labour rights of workers with disabilities, their employment conditions, child labour, and workers’ rights during probation periods.

ILO launches campaign to mark Pay Equity Day in Jordan

The social media campaign serves as an extension of the national effort carried out by the Decent Work for Women Programme in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Jordanian Committee for Pay Equity.

Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry continues to grow

Recent research by ILO/Better Work Jordan in collaboration with Jordan Chamber of Industry highlights the strengths of Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry and the challenges it faces, as well as implications for economic and employment...

Research emphasises economic contribution of Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry

Study reveals that the domestic added value of Jordan GTL industry stood at 41.7 per cent

ILO, JCI and partners discuss challenges and solutions to boost productivity, decent work, and export of Jordanian agri-food MSMEs

Discussions were based on the main findings and recommendations included in the position paper —drafted by the JCI, with the technical support of the ILO — called “Key Factors Affecting the Productivity of the Food, Catering, Agricultural and...

Ensuring the protection of Ethiopian migrant workers in Jordan

The ILO, through the BRMM programme, provided support to Ethiopia's firm mission of strengthening the protection mechanism for Ethiopian migrant workers in Jordan.

Employment-intensive Investment Project phase VI

Agreement paves way for Municipal Community Infrastructure projects in middle and northern Jordan

The ILO signs a new implementation agreement with Jordan’s Ministry of Local Administration to implement Municipal Community Infrastructure projects in 15 municipalities to create sustainable infrastructure and decent paid employment using...

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills

Migrant workers who lack proper information usually end up extending their stay, despite their visas having expired, putting them in danger of being classified as irregular/undocumented migrants. Migrants are even more vulnerable in such situations...

Rehabilitated Institutional Nursery at Jordan’s Ministry of Labour Inaugurated

The development, achieved with ILO support, aims to set a model for other institutional nurseries throughout the country, with the aim of enhancing women's participation in the labour market and promoting gender equality.

World Youth Skills Day

Creating new opportunities for youth with skills training

This video collage highlights the voices of youth from Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq and Syrian refugees living in these countries explaining why skills development are key to employment.

Launch of the "Excellence" Award: An Important Step to Empower the Voices of Female Teachers in the Private Education Sector in Jordan

The "Excellence" Award recognizes schools prioritizing teacher rights and well-being, aiming to improve education quality and elevate their status in the private sector.

Labour Rights are Human Rights for all Workers

After the recent tragic death in Jordan of nine agricultural workers, most of whom were refugees, the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Shaza Al Jondi and Meredith Byrne* reflect on the vital need to safeguard the right of vulnerable workers...