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Brighter light and higher hopes: Solar energy systems keep technical schools running in Lebanon

The ILO provided a number of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools with solar systems in Lebanon to keep their doors open and trained their students on solar panel installation and maintenance to build their skills and help...

Businesses call for peace: positive effects of the truce on business performance in Yemen

A new study by Yemeni business representatives highlights the positive effects of a 6-month truce on business performance and employment.

Jordan launches first ILO SCORE Training programme in the Middle East

The training is set to improve SMEs’ productivity and working conditions in the agri-food sector in the country.

ILO PROSPECTS undertakes training workshop for agricultural cooperatives in Lebanon

Under PROSPECTS Lebanon, the ILO organized a 4-day training in Beirut, Lebanon on 5-8 December 2022. The aim of the training was to support selected agricultural cooperatives in Beqaa, Akkar and North-Lebanon, and help them overcome challenges...

UN Women and ILO hold the 4th annual meeting of the regional Joint Strategic Coordination Committee for the Work for Women programme

EU and ILO pledge to increase access to job and livelihoods opportunities for all vulnerable people in Lebanon

A new ILO project, funded by the EU, will work to improve the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable people throughout Lebanon.

EU and ILO pledge to increase access to job and livelihoods opportunities for all vulnerable people in Lebanon

A new ILO project, funded by the EU, will work to improve the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable people throughout Lebanon.

New research products developed under the ILO-RDPP Research partnership on “Improved Livelihoods of Jordanian and Syrian Youth in Jordan”

A launch event was held in Amman on 13 December 2022 to present the findings and recommendations of the research products conducted within the framework of the ILO- RDPP Research Partnership in Jordan.

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Breaching boundaries: Ahmed Mohamed’s quest for career recognition and success

A young Syrian refugee with speech and hearing disabilities living in Jordan has received formal certification of his working skills through the ILO Recognition of Prior Learning Project, helping him advance in his career and life.

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ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting opens with call for greater efforts to ensure inclusive growth

Government, employer and worker representatives from Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States gather in Singapore to shape priorities for action to drive employment growth in both regions.

Mental health services for workers launched in Ad Dulayl Industrial Park

Review of Jordan’s National Social Protection Strategy pillars recommended

ILO Director-General concludes visit to Qatar

During his two-day trip, International Labour Organization Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, held talks with senior Qatari officials and migrant worker representatives on issues including strengthening labour rights and standards and building...

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ILO-UNHCR policy dialogue examines access of host communities and forcibly displaced persons to Iraq’s labour market

The event focused on ILO’s newly developed report which examines global and country level policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks, practices and gaps shaping access to the labour market and proposes recommendations that support efforts to...

ILO holds the third Project Advisory Meeting for the RDPP Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanians and Syrians

The partnership aims to arrive at an in-depth understanding of youth employment and livelihoods in Jordan through research to promote discussion around policy and strategy development.

PRM delegation visits Jordanian city of Karak to examine “Women Do Business” progress

The ILO Crisis Response Programme and its partners plan to develop and sustain the project by helping grant beneficiaries market their products and boost productivity, contributing to business continuity and success.

ILO, IOE and SNEF held a Regional Forum of EBMOs in Asia, Pacific and Arab states to discuss opportunities and strategies to lead, serve...

Twenty-one trainers complete My. Coop training of trainer’s programme on managing Palestinian agricultural cooperatives

In the framework of the project on “Cooperative Support Programme CSP-OPT” the ILO organized a Training of Trainers on the My.Coop training package on management of agricultural cooperatives.

Road to COP28: Just Transition for Arab States

The ILO hosted an event at the COP27 conference to explore how to move from commitment to implementation of Just Transition policies in Arab countries.

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How PROSPECTS Partnership helps build resilience of hosts and refugees communities in Lebanon

Despite facing one of the worst socio-economic crisis in decades, Lebanon continues to host one of the highest number of refugee populations. The PROSPECTS Partnership supported by the Kingdom of Netherlands is providing education, employment and...