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ILO Director-General calls for national momentum to achieve social justice in Iraq
During a two-day visit, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo held talks with Iraq’s President, Prime Minister, senior Iraqi officials, social partners and youth representatives on advancing social justice and ensuring decent work in Iraq.
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ILO Director-General Houngbo calls for collective action in the Arab states to address growing challenges in the world of work
Gilbert F. Houngbo made his statement at this year’s Arab Labour Conference in Baghdad, where he invited stakeholders in the region to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
OSH and climate change
Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers
The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.
The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries
The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.
Work-Based Learning Programme for vulnerable communities affected by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria: An Explainer
ILO’s voices
How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity
The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...
ILO and EU delegation visit ENABLE projects in Tripoli, Lebanon
A visit to work-based learning projects in Tripoli highlighted joint efforts by the ILO, the European Union, and national partners to enhance skills and improve employability of individuals.
ILO assessment
Palestinian unemployment rate set to soar to 57 per cent during first quarter of 2024
New estimates show a loss of 507,000 jobs to date, shedding light on how the disruptions to economic life have led to unprecedented losses in employment and livelihoods across the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers
A new provident fund for end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers is established in the Social Insurance Organization as part of GCC-wide reforms to reform social protection systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Empowering Women in Lebanon's Industrial Sector
Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) launches women's task force with ILO support
Our impact, their voices
Photo essay: Woman-led cooperative in Jordan expands business and drives local change through cooperative alliances
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the endeavours of Jordan’s Fatima Al-Zahraa Cooperative Society with an in-depth interview featuring its president, Ghada Al-Qudah, and a photo gallery showcasing their activities. Tune in for their...
Care economy
Investing in care policies can create millions of jobs in MENA, new ILO report finds
Marking International Women’s Day, the International Labour Organization Regional Office for Arab States (ILO ROAS) launched a pivotal report on the labour market impact of investing in the care economy in the Middle East and North Africa.
National and International Efforts Gather to Support Early Childhood in Jordan
Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection
The story of Tony Al Hazoury and his struggle for a decent life
Meaningful youth engagement
Work Wise Youth: ILO’s guide to create awareness on youth rights at work
The ILO developed and launched a new guide to support young people, including the ones in forced displacement contexts, to understand their labour rights, in turn empowering them to advocate for fair and dignified working conditions.
ILO report
High unemployment rates to worsen despite optimistic economic outlook in Arab States
While many economies in the Arab States region continue their post-pandemic recovery, recovery of the labour market lags behind, requiring concerted efforts to intensify diversification and to create jobs in more resilient sectors, a new ILO report...
The Government of Lebanon Launches its First National Social Protection Strategy
Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection
No rest in old age. The story of Chawki Boustani, who is still farming at 91
Our impact, their voices
After the earthquake: ILO projects contribute to recovery in Syria
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is helping communities in the city of Aleppo to rebuild after the earthquake in 2023.
Japan to support employment-intensive recovery in the earthquake-hit areas in Aleppo, Syria
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