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ILO shares lessons from PROSPECTS to advance support for forcibly displaced persons and host communities

The new report and an upcoming digital learning portal highlight lessons from five years of implementation under the PROSPECTS programme, offering practical insights and tools to strengthen inclusive, sustainable support for refugees and host...

“Through their Lens" photography exhibition: Syrian refugees share glimpses of their lives in Jordan

The initiative, which included training refugees on photography and storytelling techniques, is the result of joint efforts under the Netherlands-funded PROSPECTS partnership, offering insights into the lives of those struggling with displacement.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Aleppo: ILO boosts jobs and infrastructure recovery after the earthquake

The ILO created decent jobs in Aleppo restoring infrastructure, supporting recovery, and promoting recycling through employment-intensive works that empowered vulnerable communities and enhanced resilience.

ILO and employers’ organization strengthen partnership to boost vocational training in Syria

A new vocational training centre is set to enhance workers’ skills and promote safe work environments in Syria’s industrial sector.

Inclusive solidarity

Social and solidarity economy entities deliver inclusive, community-driven care solutions

The ILO webinar highlights country experiences and practical tools to advance gender-responsive care services through the social and solidarity economy.

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Working the land, shaping new lives: Refugees and host communities join forces in Iraq

In Iraq, refugees and host community members work together to improve irrigation and farmland through the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP).

German Development Bank and ILO highlight community impact in northern Lebanon

From municipal rehabilitation to sustainable land use, a joint field visit showcases how employment-intensive infrastructure projects are improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.

We are no longer just caregivers. We have become educators and mentors

Jordanian nursery care provider Alaa Al-Shamali tells how ILO training, through the Norway-funded Equality@Work project, has equipped her with new skills and transformed her approach to childcare.

ILO and Digital Cooperation Organization forge partnership to advance inclusive and sustainable digital economies

The ILO and DCO sign a strategic agreement to address the impact of digital transformation on global labour markets. The partnership aims to promote decent work through digital skills, inclusive policies and support for youth, women and vulnerable...

Reconnecting heritage and community: The revitalization of Jounieh’s historical alleys

A revitalisation project is underway in Jounieh’s historic Souk area, where the old coastal alleys are being restored, thereby reinvigorating the derelict area, allowing inclusive access to the sea, ensuring a sustainable approach to rehabilitation...

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon

Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.

Strengthening labour standards through dialogue

ILO workshop engages government and social partners in Jordan in an EU-funded initiative.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms

The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.

From safety nets to pay checks: Jordan's holistic blueprint for workforce transformation

Pioneering reforms have enhanced social protection, boosted labour market transparency and enabled thousands to secure decent, formal employment in Jordan, with the European Union (EU) funding.

ILO, UNICEF, and the European Union (EU) mark close of landmark project, leaving legacy of inclusive growth in Jordan

German Development Bank and ILO spotlight inclusive green jobs and sustainable development in Jordan

A joint mission to Jordan highlighted the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme's (EIIP) transformative progress in creating green jobs, improving municipal infrastructure, and empowering micro-entrepreneurs to bolster the country's economic...

ILO affirms commitment to decent work and social protection as a cornerstone of Syria’s recovery

Visit by Regional Director for Arab States to Damascus highlights importance of inclusive employment policies and strong labour institutions in Syria’s recovery efforts.

Job-centred investments strengthen communities and foster sustainable development in the Global South

The ILO’s EIIP programme in Lebanon highlights employment-intensive investments as a catalyst for rural resilience, sustainable development and crisis recovery in south-south and triangular cooperation efforts.

Inter-Regional Dialogue Between Africa and Arab States Strengthens Collaboration on Migrant Worker Protection

An inter-regional dialogue in Abuja brought together African and Arab State partners to strengthen collaboration on migrant worker protection, review progress under ATUMNET, and set priorities for more worker-centred labour migration governance.

Cherry producers in Lebanon prepare for EU export markets through ILO-supported training

Awareness sessions help farmers and agricultural SMEs understand compliance protocols, strengthen value chain collaboration, and build capacity for certification.