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PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Transforming the international refugee regime and framing the Humanitarian Development and Peace Nexus

In the opening episode of "Refugees at work – What are their prospects?", we speak with Professor Roger Zetter, a leading voice in refugee studies, to explore global trends in displacement, the challenges refugees face in accessing labour markets,...

Iraq launches business registration guide to promote formalization and decent work

The guide is a practical resource for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), offering a clear, step-by-step process to register their businesses.

Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO launch workshop on the country’s transition to formal economy

Initiative is part of ILO technical support activities to strengthen social protection and support workers’ transition to the formal economy in Jordan, with funding from Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

International Year of Cooperatives

Strengthening institutional capacities on cooperative development in the State of Palestine

ILO supports new trainers from the Cooperative Work Agency and Al-Quds University.

Marwan’s path to purpose: How nursing training is transforming lives in Lebanon

Through EU-funded training, young Lebanese like Marwan are gaining the skills – and the purpose – to build a better future in healthcare.

Employment Intensive Investment Programme

ILO environmental and tourism infrastructure project inaugurated in Jordan

Germany funds employment-intensive initiative creating jobs and strengthening local resilience

Press release

ILO launches OSH guide in agriculture in Jordan

New guide provides practical tools to improve safety, reduce risks, and promote decent work for Jordan’s agricultural workforce.

ILO launches sixth phase of the Employment-Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP) in Lebanon

Phase VI to enhance infrastructure, generate employment, and foster inclusion in communities nationwide.

Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme

Revitalizing cultural heritage through decent work in Lebanon

Funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank, ILO's initiative boosts local employment while preserving cultural identity and enhancing public spaces in the town of Rachaya El Wadi.

Press release

ILO launches first occupational safety and health guide in agriculture in Lebanon

New guide aims to raise safety standards, protect workers’ rights, and promote decent work in Lebanon’s agriculture sector

Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan’s Garment Sector

With funding from the Government of Canada, the International Labour Organization (ILO) worked to strengthen awareness, tools, and practices to foster more inclusive and equitable work environments for persons with disabilities in Jordan’s garment...

Strengthening local governance: Deddeh Municipality upgraded to improve public services

Through German-funded support under the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Infrastructure Programme, the rehabilitation of Deddeh’s municipal building has generated decent employment for local workers, enhanced accessibility, and is expected to improve...

ILO enhances capacities of Lebanese municipalities through employment-intensive infrastructure training

Municipalities gain skills in EIIP methodologies to sustain infrastructure and strengthen community resilience and local economic recovery

From factory floor to championing workers in Jordan garment sector

With guidance from their union and the ILO, Amal and Ahlam are helping garment workers raise concerns and resolve issues through social dialogue.

ILO advances its support programme to Syria’s garment and textile industry

"Weaving Hope" initiative in the city of Aleppo aimed at recovery of the economically pivotal industry in northern Syria.

ILO trains industrial workforce in Jordan to strengthen safety culture, advance decent work

Participants from garment, engineering, plastics and chemical sectors gain hands-on training under an EU-funded project.

Childcare access improved for Female workers in a Jordanian industrial zone

With funding from the EU, the ILO and employer representatives from the garment sector renovated a nursery in Al-Dhulayl Industrial Zone, channelling decent work to advance gender equality and productivity.

ILO and national and international partners showcase support to farmers during field visit in Lebanon

Field trip shows impact of employment-intensive infrastructure on rural livelihoods under the ILO’s Greening the Lands initiative, in partnership with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and international development partners.

How contribution subsidies like Jordan’s Estidama++ are redrawing the social protection map

Subsidies for social security enhance affordability for vulnerable workers and drive the expansion of inclusive coverage

Lebanon’s private-sector labour market severely disrupted by conflict

ILO assessment highlights employment losses, business closures and long-term recovery challenges for both workers and enterprises.