All resources: Iraq

ILO and Iraq’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs discuss on-going collaboration under the Decent Work Country Programme

The meeting focused on the development of a National Employment Policy to facilitate job creation, improve working conditions and promote social and economic development.

Technical session on job creation through public works in Iraq

Discussions highlighted experiences from the region and opportunities to promote decent work, social protection, skills development and the employment of women through public employment programmes.

Support the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Kurdistan to develop an action plan to implement an employment policy

The ILO and the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Iraq are working to create a policy framework and relevant mechanisms to implement a Kurdistan Employment Policy.

Expansion of the KAB programme in Kurdistan targeting students enrolled in vocational education institutes and unemployed youth graduates...

The ILO and UNESCO are working in the Autonomous Kurdish Region of Iraq to expand the ILO flagship enterprise development programme Know About Business, targeting youth throughout the region.

Project

Towards more and better employment through enhanced support to private sectors in southern Iraq – with a focus on green business

This project seeks to enhance support to private sector development and decent work creation, with a focus on green jobs.

Tackling the worst forms of child labour amongst IDPs, refugees, and vulnerable host communities in Iraq

The project targets both children in or at risk of the worst forms of child labour and their families in efforts to increase protection and find sustainable solutions that address the root causes of child labour in the country.

Enhancing labour governance, inspection and working conditions in response to COVID-19

This project contributes to the socio-economic development of Iraq through enhancing the application of International Labour Standards and national labour legislation and promoting social dialogue, social justice, and decent work.

Creating decent job opportunities through applying Employment Intensive Approaches at Cultural Heritage Conservation activities

The project aims to safeguard and rehabilitate cultural heritage sites in northern Iraq, through applying Employment Intensive Approaches in construction activities, including clearance, maintenance, consolidation, site development and presentation....

Improved Business Development Support Services and Entrepreneurship Education targeting MSMEs and Youth for the creation of Decent Work...

The project aims to promote decent work opportunities in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part II

Social protection for migrant workers in the Arab region: Good practices and challenges

This episode marks the second session of the Arab Social Protection Compass webinar series, titled "Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection." It will provide an overview of the state of legal and effective access to social...

Summit of the Future side event

Young Refugees’ Participation, Leadership & Self-Reliance - The Future We Cannot Afford to Ignore

This event will explore investments in initiatives providing young refugees' with leadership, education and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part IV

Laying the institutional groundwork for integrated social protection in Oman

This episode marks the fourth session of the Arab Social Protection Compass webinar series, titled "Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection" and is the second in a two-part series exploring key features of the holistic reform...

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part VII

Taking the pulse of Social Protection in the Arab world: Insights and priorities ahead from the World Social Protection Report 2024-26

This episode marks the seventh session of the Arab Social Protection Compass webinar series, titled "Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection”. The episode will present and discuss the key findings of the ILO’s World Social...

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part VIII

Subsidized social security contributions to bridge the coverage gap

This episode marks the first of the second season of the Arab Social Protection Compass webinar series, titled " Bridging the Coverage and Formalization Gap Through Subsidized Social Security Contributions – results of a global study". It will...

Event

Launch of ILO PROSPECTS lessons learned report

ILO-Netherlands Partnership

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in Ethiopia

ILO-Netherlands Partnership

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in Uganda

ILO-Netherlands Partnership

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in Egypt

ILO-Netherlands Partnership

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in Kenya

ILO-Netherlands Partnership

Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in Iraq