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ILO Regional Director for Arab States completes official visit to Saudi Arabia
Regional Director Ruba Jaradat met with government, employer and worker representatives and attended the annual Islamic Development Bank meetings.
ILO and Saudi Arabia launch a new phase of technical cooperation
The renewed cooperation aims at advancing employment and labour market policies and outcomes, strengthening social dialogue, and ensuring the application of fundamental principles and rights at work, as well as improving skills governance for better...
The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia
Digital transformation, income diversification, evolving consumer needs, social dialogue, international trade cooperation, change management and internal management were among the core issues discussed by employer representatives at the meeting in...
ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work
Worker, employer and government representatives from the region met online to gain a better understanding gained a better understanding of how to shape policies to implement climate change commitments.
News
ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...
The ILO Constituents agreed to a framework for action in the region on the 2nd day of the first regional meeting of the Social Dialogue for Formalization and Employability in the Southern Neighbourhood Region (SOLIFEM) Project, which took place in...
ILO Jordan holds second project advisory meeting for RDPP Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanians and Syrians
Continued coordination with key stakeholders is integral to the success RDPP Research Project. These efforts are organised to enhance the understanding on youth employment and livelihoods in Jordan.
Forced Labour
Saudi Arabia reinforces its commitment to eradicate forced labour in all its forms
Saudi Arabia ratifies the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention
Saudi Arabia ratifies ILO conventions setting out safeguards with crucial importance for the response to COVID-19
Saudi Arabia ratifies the Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) and the Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120).
G20 Leaders’ Summit
ILO welcomes G20 continued commitment to safeguard livelihoods
ILO Director-General says job protection and creation, social protection and social dialogue are essential to minimize the long-term damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ILO Regional Office welcomes announcement of Saudi reforms on labour migration
Our impact, their voices
Community changemakers help Pakistan’s migrant workers avoid exploitation
An ILO project in Pakistan is raising awareness among prospective migrant workers about safe labour migration.
Protecting the most vulnerable: Why protecting the rights of migrant workers remains a critical priority
ILO Regional Director for Arab States Dr. Ruba Jaradat reflects on the importance of International Migrants Day for millions of workers in the Middle East
Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region
The joint ILO, UN Women and OECD Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) saw high-level offcials from across the Arab States reigion commit to pay equity between women and men
FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States
The ILO’s FAIRWAY Project has mapped out the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in English across eight Arab countries to provide greater access to information for the general public.
Enterprise development
ILO course enables women to foster entrepreneurship education in Saudi Arabia
Women Vocational Trainers from Saudi Arabia trained and certified as ILO “Know About Business” National Key Facilitators
Middle East and North Africa
Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour
Conflict and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa has led to an increase in child labour across the region, including in children’s involvement in armed conflict and other illicit activities, a new report finds.
Labour migration governance
Good governance can protect migrants’ labour rights in the destination country
Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the ILO premieres a new documentary that aims to challenge common perceptions about migrant domestic workers.
Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma - شكراَ صوما”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day (18 December), the ILO will premiere a new documentary film that aims to change the narrative about migrant domestic workers in the Arab States region.
The ILO and Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation on strengthening labour market administration
A new cooperation initiative will support the Ministry in labour market analysis, policy and capacity development.