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Work in Freedom: Preventing trafficking of women and girls in South Asia and the Middle East

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Work in Freedom: Preventing trafficking of women and girls in South Asia and the Middle East

The ILO-DFID “Work in Freedom” programme promotes empowerment and education, fair recruitment, safe migration and decent work for women and girls from South Asia, and thus contribute to the prevention of human trafficking in this region and in the...

Decent Work for Domestic Workers: Advocating Institutional Reform in the Middle East

Domestic workers

Decent Work for Domestic Workers: Advocating Institutional Reform in the Middle East

This project is an initiative of the Migration and Governance Network - MAGNET. The ILO is working with countries in the Arab States to provide options for reform of national policies and institutions to protect migrant domestic workers rights.

Decent Work for Domestic Workers: Advocating Institutional Reform in the Middle East

Domestic workers

Decent Work for Domestic Workers: Advocating Institutional Reform in the Middle East

This project is an initiative of the Migration and Governance Network - MAGNET. The ILO is working with countries in the Arab States to provide options for reform of national policies and institutions to protect migrant domestic workers rights.

Migration and Governance Network - MAGNET

Migration and Governance Network - MAGNET

ILO supports Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen and the Gulf Cooperation Council States to strengthen labour migration governance and combat human trafficking.

Strengthening Workers’ Organizations in the Arab Countries through social, economic and legal literacy

Strengthening Workers’ Organizations in the Arab Countries through social, economic and legal literacy

The project develops the capacity of workers’ organizations in the Arab region to participate effectively in policy debates, influence public decisions, and defend workers’ rights and interests.

Strengthening Workers’ Organizations in the Arab Countries through social, economic and legal literacy

Strengthening Workers’ Organizations in the Arab Countries through social, economic and legal literacy

The project develops the capacity of workers’ organizations in the Arab region to participate effectively in policy debates, influence public decisions, and defend workers’ rights and interests.

Promoting pay equity in Jordan

Promoting pay equity in Jordan

In Jordan, statistics show that the average monthly wage for women is 314 Jordan dinars (US$443), compared to 364 Jordan dinars (US$514) for men. Also significant is the fact that almost half of employed women in Jordan are professionals who earn 33...

Gender, poverty and employment in the context of the informal economies in Arab States - Phase II

Gender, poverty and employment in the context of the informal economies in Arab States - Phase II

This project, funded by the Canada-based International Development Research Centre, aims to inform and raise awareness about the informal economy in the Arab States, with a focus on gender aspects.

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ILO is participating in a joint initiative with the UN country team to promote Palestinian women’s social, economic and political empowerment.

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ILO is participating in a joint initiative with the UN country team to promote Palestinian women’s social, economic and political empowerment.

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ILO is participating in a joint initiative with the UN country team to promote Palestinian women’s social, economic and political empowerment.

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ILO is participating in a joint initiative with the UN country team to promote Palestinian women’s social, economic and political empowerment.

Enhancing Labour Inspection Effectiveness in the Arab States

Enhancing Labour Inspection Effectiveness in the Arab States

This project contributes to the long-term socio-economic development of participating countries by strengthening social dialogue and improving compliance with labour legislation, while promoting social justice and decent work, which will ultimately...