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National dialogue raises important questions on prevention and resolution of labour complaints in Jordan

National dialogue raises important questions on prevention and resolution of labour complaints in Jordan

The institutions for resolving labour disputes or complaints form a cornerstone of any sound labour market, preserving and promoting essential principles such as justice, fairness and harmonious relationships in the world of work.

The ILO and UK strengthen their support to social protection in Jordan

The ILO and UK strengthen their support to social protection in Jordan

New UK funding supports ILO technical assistance to enhance the social security rights of vulnerable workers in the country by extending social security coverage.

Ensuring the Right to a Workplace Free from Violence and Harassment

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Ensuring the Right to a Workplace Free from Violence and Harassment

On the fourth anniversary of the adoption of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), the ILO and partners in Jordan launch a social media campaign that seeks to garner backing for legislation safeguarding the rights of both women and...

A job changed my life as a refugee
Syrian Abdel Halim al Qasir stands on top of a makeshift building in Jordan’s Za'atari refugee camp where he lives with his family. In the background are other makeshift buildings stretching out into the distance.

ILO Voices | Labour migration

A job changed my life as a refugee

War in Syria forced Syrian Abdel Halim al Qasir and his family to flee to the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. Becoming a facilitator for the ILO’s Job Search Club project and helping other refugees inside the camp find new careers and job...

Children leave work, return to school and gain access to safe spaces through ILO project in Jordan

Our impact, their voices

Children leave work, return to school and gain access to safe spaces through ILO project in Jordan

Through the establishment of local committees and centres across Jordan, the ILO has been addressing child labour in the country’s agricultural sector. It supported communities and families to send hundreds of Jordanians and Syrian refugee children...

Better Work Jordan Annual Report 2023 shows industry stakeholders engaging on national regulations, worker wellbeing

Better Work Jordan Annual Report 2023 shows industry stakeholders engaging on national regulations, worker wellbeing

Despite some improvements in compliance, gaps remain

Investing in ECCE would create almost 6 million jobs in 12 countries in the region

Investing in ECCE would create almost 6 million jobs in 12 countries in the region

The Conference discussed findings of the ILO report 2022 “Care at Work: Investing in Care Leave Policies and Care Services for a More Gender-Equal World of Work.

Innovation challenge: Artificial intelligence and young people shall green the construction sector in Jordan

Just Energy Transition

Innovation challenge: Artificial intelligence and young people shall green the construction sector in Jordan

The education partnership by the Jordanian National University College of Technology and Algebra Intelligence is one of the three winners of the ILO Just Energy Transition Innovation Challenge. The project aims to improve energy efficiency in...

What works and what doesn’t in reducing migrant women workers’ vulnerability to forced labour and human trafficking?

What works and what doesn’t in reducing migrant women workers’ vulnerability to forced labour and human trafficking?

An event held in Beirut, marking the completion of a 10-year ILO labour migration programme, presented lessons learned and findings that can guide future efforts to tackle challenges related to forced labour and trafficking of women migrant workers.

Closing the childcare policy gap would generate almost 6 million jobs in 12 MENA countries by 2035

Closing the childcare policy gap would generate almost 6 million jobs in 12 MENA countries by 2035

Investing in childcare provision that closes significant gaps in paid childcare-related leave and early childhood care and education (ECCE) would generate nearly 5.8 million ECCE jobs in 12 countries in the Middle East and North Africa by 2035. This...

Agreement paves way for planting new forests across northern Jordan

Agreement paves way for planting new forests across northern Jordan

The ILO signs a new implementation agreement with Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture for the afforestation of land in four governorates, with funding from the Government of Germany.

Signing of Implementation Agreement between the ILO-EIIP-KfW Project and the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan

Employment-intensive Investment Project phase VI

Signing of Implementation Agreement between the ILO-EIIP-KfW Project and the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan

ILO in Jordan signs a new Implementation agreement with Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan for the afforestation of 1,750 dunums (175 Ha) in 4 Governorates namely Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun an Al Balqa.

The Middle East and North Africa urgently needs relevant education, training and lifelong learning systems to tackle youth unemployment and...

Enabling Success: Supporting Youth in MENA in their Transition from Learning to Decent Work

The Middle East and North Africa urgently needs relevant education, training and lifelong learning systems to tackle youth unemployment and...

A new report sets out a roadmap for bringing education and training systems in line with current and future labour market needs to boost youth employment in the MENA region.

Shadia and Sahar: How decent work has changed their lives in Jordan

Our impact, their voices

Shadia and Sahar: How decent work has changed their lives in Jordan

An almost three-year ILO intervention across six cooperatives in Jordan has brought about tangible changes to the lives of thousands Jordanian and Syrian refugee agricultural workers in Jordan. Listen to the words of Shadia and Sahar on the matter.

Agreement regarding the ILO’s presence and activities in Jordan enters into force

Agreement regarding the ILO’s presence and activities in Jordan enters into force

Women trade unionists central in effort to strengthen worker voice and collective bargaining

Women trade unionists central in effort to strengthen worker voice and collective bargaining

Better Work Jordan joins in effort to enhance disability inclusion in garment sector

Better Work Jordan joins in effort to enhance disability inclusion in garment sector

To promote equal opportunities for all workers, trainings sessions focused on enhancing the knowledge of targeted stakeholders on the rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities and their employers in the workplace.

More disability-responsive employment services in Jordan

More disability-responsive employment services in Jordan

The ILO has held a training workshop on the provision of disability-responsive employment services in Jordan

ILO holds gender mainstreaming training for employment service officers in Jordan

ILO holds gender mainstreaming training for employment service officers in Jordan

The training discussed the role of national employment services in enhancing gender-responsive practices and procedures as well as women’s economic empowerment.

Inclusive Green Economic Growth for Jordan's Refugee and Host Communities

Inclusive Green Economic Growth for Jordan's Refugee and Host Communities

A new ILO project funded by the Government of Italy aims to build a sustainable and inclusive green labor market for Jordan's refugee and host communities.