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ILO study

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face harsh working conditions

An ILO assessment of Syrian refugee employment in Lebanon finds that low wages, high unemployment and lack of labour market regulation pose serious challenges to livelihoods for both residents and refugees in host communities.

From Jordan

Building livelihood resilience amidst a refugee crisis

The ILO’s efforts to build the employment and livelihoods of Jordanian communities hosting Syrian refugees have begun to bear fruit.

ILO promotes jobs for refugee-hosting communities in Jordan

ILO works with refugee-hosting communities in Mafraq and Irbid to create jobs in agro-business.

Media advisory

ILO to publish report on the situation of workers in the occupied Arab territories

The ILO will launch its annual report on the situation of workers in the occupied Arab territories on Thursday 6 June 2013.

Green Jobs set to improve youth employability in six of Syria's 100 poorest villages

Youth from some of Syria’s poorest regions are learning to harness solar energy to improve their living standards in an environmentally sustainable way.

Combating HIV/AIDS in the workplace in Syria: ILO raises awareness on HIV/AIDS and the world of work in Syria

Syria is striving to combat to HIV/AIDS through the workplace this year, with the launch of an awareness campaign for decision-makers in employers’ organizations, trade unions, and government institutions.

ILO Director-General meets his Excellency Dr. Bashar Al Assad, President of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Juan Somavia today concluded an official mission to Syria, the highlight of which was a meeting with His Excellency Dr. Bashar Al Assad, President of the Syrian Arab...

Decent work country programme in Syria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) through its Regional Office for Arab States is launching Decent Work Country Programme for Syria through an official ceremony and the participation of the tripartite organizations – Government, Workers and...