All resources: Palestine (State of)

Policy brief

Exploring the gender pay gap in Occupied Palestinian Territory: A qualitative study of the education sector

This research study explores the causes of the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) between men and women in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), focusing on the education sector as an example.

Policy brief

Findings of the Assessment of Service, Consumer and Handicraft Cooperatives in the West Bank: Challenges and Opportunities

This policy brief presents concrete strategies to improve the challenging situation that workers face in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) by exploring how service, consumer and handicraft cooperatives in the West Bank can be strengthened.

W4Y Occupied Palestinian Territory country summary

Work4Youth Publications

Labour market transitions of young women and men in the Middle East and North Africa

This report presents the results of the School-to-work transition surveys (SWTS) implemented in five countries in the Middle East and North Africa region – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory and Tunisia – between 2013 and 2015. ...

Decision on the 18th item on the agenda: Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body Sixth report: Request by the Palestinian Authority...

Institutional Section

Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body Sixth report: Request by the Palestinian Authority to send an observer delegation to attend...

Work for Youth (W4Y) - (Final Evaluation Summary)

Project: GLO/11/01/MCF

Developing the capacity of Employers’ Organizations in the Arab Region to contribute to job-rich growth through effective policy and social...

Projet RAB/12/50/NOR - Evaluation consultant: Tim Dyce

ILO’s Know About Business (KAB) educational programme introduced into 20 Palestinian technical colleges

With the aim of creating sustainable jobs, the initiative is part of efforts to promote an entrepreneurial culture among youth and help create and promote small enterprises.

ILO encourages unions to adopt new approaches to communication

ILO, regional Arab trade unions re-think communication strategies and practices in a fast changing media landscape.

Campaign launches to promote Palestinian women’s rights at work

The ILO has supported the development of the “Rights of Palestinian Women at Work” campaign, to improve the working conditions of women in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially in relation to discrimination at work.

Effects of gender inequality in employment and pay in Jordan, Lebanon and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: three questions answered

The labour markets in the Arab region have some gender characteristics that are similar to those in practically all other world regions. Where the Arab region stands out is in the extent of some characteristics. For example, female labour force...

Social Security in the Arab States

Work4Youth Publication Series

Labour market transitions of young women and men in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Results of the 2015 school-to-work transition survey

This report presents the highlights of the 2015 School-to-work Transition Survey (SWTS) run together with the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics within the framework of the ILO Work4Youth Project. Results are compared to those of the first...

Outcome 11: Strengthening workplace compliance through labour inspection (Final Evaluation Summary)

Project: GLO/14/56/NOR - Evaluation Consultant: Ana María García Femenía

Occupied Arab territories

ILO calls for renewed efforts to promote peace, decent jobs and social justice for Palestinian workers

Applying the principles of social justice and decent work could help to address persistent inequalities, tensions and vulnerability in the West Bank and Gaza.

Kuwait pledges $US 0.5 million in continued annual support to ILO activities in the occupied Palestinian territory

A new grant brings to $US 4 million the total amount of funding from Kuwait to the ILO since 2009, in grants dedicated to promoting decent work and social justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Arab States.

Regional constituents examine good practices in combating child labour

Workshop brought together government, employer, worker and NGO representatives from the region to share knowledge on ways to tackle child labour.

The twin challenges of child labour and youth employment in the Arab States - Infographic

The twin challenges of child labour and youth employment in the Arab States - Key messages