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Advancing livelihoods through financial inclusion in Iraq

This study was developed by the ILO under the framework of PROSPECTS, which is funded by the Government of the Netherlands. The ILO is collaborating with different partners to enhance the functioning of the private sector while addressing the...

Not With Us, Not For Us: Inclusive Partnerships for Reform

Under a European Union funded programme to reform social protection, the ILO is providing technical assistance to support efforts that strengthen the adequacy, coverage and sustainability of the social protection system in Iraq.

ILO, EU and partners hold final steering committee meeting to discuss joint efforts to promote decent work in Iraq

With the support of the European Union, the ILO has been implementing a project aimed at enhancing labour governance, inspection and working conditions in Iraq.

World Youth Skills Day

Creating new opportunities for youth with skills training

This video collage highlights the voices of youth from Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq and Syrian refugees living in these countries explaining why skills development are key to employment.

Global Synthesis Report

Executive Summary: Review of national policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and practice

This is an executive summary of ILO PROSPECTS' baseline study on the right to work and rights at work for refugees - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Uganda, Sudan

Youth in Iraq's City of Basra introduced to employment and training services

The services will improve their skills, and provide them with career guidance and job placement.

ILO support to Syrian refugees and host communities - Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria

Employment, decent working conditions and social dialogue can contribute to peace and resilience. ILO's support to Syrian refugees and host communities in the region is development-focused and employment-driven. Here are some key highlights from...

ILO builds capacity of thirty vocational training instructors on competency-based training programmes in Iraq

The instructors are now better equipped to develop or upgrade vocational training curricula and assessments, helping improve the skills and employability of men and women from displaced and host communities in Iraq.

End Child Labour in Iraq

The United Nations in Iraq, including ILO and UNICEF call on all partners to ensure enhanced social justice and step up the fight against child labour.

ILO’s support to Syrian refugees and host communities

Updates from Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye, Iraq, Syria and Egypt (June 2023)

New ILO-supported National Training Centre for inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs inaugurated in Iraq

The centre will build the capacity of labour and social security inspectors on the principles and functions of labour inspection, occupational health and safety and social security.

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and ILO strengthen collaboration to promote entrepreneurship development in Iraq

With the support of the Government of the Netherlands, the ILO will train a cadre of trainers from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on its business management training programme - Start and Improve Your Business – designed for those who...

Farmer organization models and cooperatives play crucial role in agricultural sector develop in Iraq

An event was held by partners implementing the European Union Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) in Baghdad to discuss the development of farmers’ organizations and cooperatives in Iraq and ways to strengthen their role so they can...

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Supporting entrepreneurial pathways for refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and host community members in Iraq

Within its broader efforts to expand access to finance in Iraq, particularly for Internally Displaced Persons and refugees, the ILO under the PROSPECTS partnership, has been active in supporting entrepreneurial pathways for refugees, Internally...

Social Dialogue and Decent Work in Agriculture Sector: Ways to improve the work environment and application of occupational safety and...

Partners discuss farmer organization models and cooperatives in Iraq and their role in supporting the development of the agricultural sector

The event brought together partners implementing programmes under the European Union Agri-food Business Development Programme, and national stakeholders involved in the development of the agricultural sector.

Green Business Guide

Businesses must incorporate principles of sustainability into their decisions to reduce their negative impacts on the environment. This comprehensive report provides practical guidance on how businesses can achieve this, and ensure profitability and...

Global Synthesis Report

Review of national policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and practice

A baseline study on the right to work and rights at work for refugees - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Uganda, Sudan

Iraq invests in building a social security system that protects workers

Iraq’s parliament votes for new social security law, introducing far-reaching reforms to the social security system for private-sector workers.

Meaningful youth engagement

Refugee and host community youth call for more than a ‘seat at the table’ at UN Youth Forum

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF organized a side-event on the margins of the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 where refugee and host community youth advocated for a greater say in issues that affect them.