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Advancing decent work and better living conditions for workers in Jordan’s agricultural sector

Representatives from the ILO and the Kingdom of the Netherlands visited a makeshift camp in the northern city of Ramtha to examine some of the interventions that are being implemented under an ILO project aimed at improving working and living...

Promoting a decent work approach to crisis response and recovery: A South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiative between...

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives from across Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Turkey have come together in Jordan to exchange views and experiences on achievements made and challenges faced in addressing the employment and livelihoods...

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

ILO fosters south-south cooperation to promote decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities 

Constituents from Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey came together in Jordan to discuss the promotion of decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities in the region, as part of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiative between...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

Jordan develops Occupational Standards for the Chemicals and Cosmetics Industry

The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) “Applying the G20 Training Strategy Project”: A Partnership of the ILO and the Russian Federation” funded by the Russian Federation, and the “Technical Assistance to the Skills for Employment and Social...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

ILO hosts the first-ever national social dialogue to strategize Jordan’s Sector Skills Councils’ knowledge sharing strategy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), under the umbrella of the “Applying the G20 Training Strategy: A Partnership of the ILO and the Russian Federation” (Phase 2) Project (the G20TS Project) in close collaboration with the European Bank for...

ILO and Jordan celebrate agency’s centenary   

Folklore dancing, unveiling of traditional mosaic and discussions on Jordan’s role in advancing social justice were among the celebration’s highlights.  

Briefing note

Advancing social justice, promoting decent work - Jordan, 2019

Through continued cooperation and support of the ILO, Jordan has made significant progress and achieved key milestones in promoting decent work in recent years.

ILO Centenary

24 hours, 24 destinations, 2 Arab States – ILO’s marks its 100 birthday with ‘virtual’ global tour stops in Lebanon and Jordan

As part of a live 24-hour “Global Tour” of national events in 24 countries, governments, workers and employers marked the ILO Centenary in Jordan and Lebanon by showcasing the agency’s work on the promotion of decent work.

UNHCR Study

Vulnerability Assessment Framework - Population study 2019

This 2019 study, for the first time, provide insights into the prevalence of child labour as a result of a collaboration between UNHCR and ILO Research Teams.

ILO fosters South-South cooperation on decent work and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The workshop brought together tripartite constituents from six Arab States to exchange country experiences to integrate sustainable development goals, decent work and employment into the national policy planning processes.

Advancing social justice, promoting decent work in Jordan - Video

Jordan has a long history of collaboration with the ILO. It has strived, through the common commitments of the Government, workers' and employers' organisations, to promote decent work, social justice and equity in the Kingdom.

Strengthening cooperatives in Jordan to improve livelihoods and advance decent work for Jordanian workers and Syrian refugees

Drawing on the earlier work and pilot interventions, the ILO will further strengthen cooperatives in Jordan within the framework of a new Dutch-funded project on advancing decent work for Jordanian workers and Syrian refugees in the agriculture...

Constituents from Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey came together in Turkey to discuss the promotion of decent work for refugees and host...

Middle East and North Africa

Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour

Conflict and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa has led to an increase in child labour across the region, including in children’s involvement in armed conflict and other illicit activities, a new report finds.

Decent jobs are crucial to build long-term social and economic solutions for the Future of Syria and the Region

The creation of decent jobs and skills development are key to build resilience in Syria’s neighbouring countries, said ILO Deputy Director-General for Field Operations and Partnerships, Moussa Oumarou, at the third Brussels conference on ‘Supporting...

Building skills and promoting employment for Jordan’s female plumbers

Safaa is one of Jordan’s few female plumbers. She runs her own company and was recently supported by the ILO through training to help develop her skills and boost her employability.

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

ILO and Germany pen agreement to bolster decent work for Syrian refugees and host communities

The ILO and Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding which seeks to support job creation in response to the refugee crisis and forced displacement in Jordan, Lebanon, and...

Labour migration governance

Good governance can protect migrants’ labour rights in the destination country

EIIP Policy Brief

Jordan: Advancing gender equality and supporting job creation among refugees and host communities through public works

Fact sheet

Work in Freedom Project Phase 2 Nepal Brief

Brief on the "Work in Freedom" Programme Phase 2 in Nepal. This document provides an overview of the Work in Freedom programme in Nepal.