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Lured by a job, trapped in forced labour!

In search of a job to support his family, a man accepts an offer from a recruiter and signs a contract for what looks like a good job with decent wages. Once at destination, the reality is very different.

10 Things Governments Can Do to Ensure Fair Recruitment

ILO’s Guy Ryder: Syria refugees need our help – but so do the communities hosting them

Over six years into the Syria conflict, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the local communities hosting them are finding it difficult to cope with the dire economic and labour market challenges brought about by the influx of vast numbers of refugees....

Syria's refugees need our help, and so do the communities hosting them - ILO's Guy Ryder

Over six years into the Syria conflict, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the local communities hosting them are finding it difficult to cope with the dire economic and labour market challenges brought about by the influx of vast numbers of refugees....

Policy Brief

Matching skills and jobs in Lebanon: Main features of the labour market – challenges, opportunities and recommendations

This policy brief examines the key factors that influence the evolution of skills supply and demand and provides general guidance on labour market trends and job opportunities in various economic sectors, with a particular focus on North Lebanon.

Policy Brief

Towards coordinated efforts for effective labour market information and employment services in Lebanon

This policy brief aims to highlight the importance of a stronger labour market intermediation function to tackle current employment challenges in Lebanon.

Summary Note: My Fair Home in the Arab States

My Fair Home is a global campaign of the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the ILO. It was developed to address a gap in advocacy work on the issue of migrant domestic worker rights.

Travel and Work Documents Renewal Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule

The National Federation of Employees' and Workers' Unions in Lebanon takes the My Fair Home Pledge

In March 2017, the National Federation of Employees' and Workers' Unions in Lebanon (FENASOL) joined the My Fair Home Campaign, an initiative of the International Domestic Workers Federation and the International Labour Organization. FENASOL...

Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region Conference

ILO launches “Jobs Make the Difference” report

The ILO, in partnership with UNDP and WFP, launches a report which focuses on expanding economic opportunities for Syrian Refugees and host Communities in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder meets Lebanese President Michel Aoun

The meeting was held at the presidential Baabda Palace in the capital Beirut, during Ryder’s first official visit to Lebanon

ILO and Lebanon sign agreement to redouble efforts to promote Decent Work

The first Lebanon Decent Work Country Programme will govern ILO support to Lebanon’s workers, employers and the Government.

Media Advisory

ILO Chief Guy Ryder to discuss labour issues with Lebanese host communities and Syria refugees, ahead of signature of MOU with Lebanon

Following the visit, which will also encompass a visit to a community centre for the rehabilitation of child labourers, and the location of a new labour-intensive infrastructure-building project, the ILO, Ministry of Labour and social partners will...

FENASOL supports ILO outreach to employers of domestic workers in Lebanon

Lebanese trade unionists meet to discuss strategies for engagement with employers of domestic workers

Fair recruitment and decent work for women migrant workers in South Asia and the Middle East - Global Component - Midterm Evaluation Summary

Employment-Intensive Investment in

Lebanon

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme activities in Lebanon

The Implications of Work Related Vulnerabilities of Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon

The research explores major challenges and risks Ethiopian MDWs face during the recruitment process and employment, on their mental health.

ILO Syria Crisis Response Strategy (Update: January 2017)

Within the framework of the Regional Refugee Response and Resilience Plan (3RP), the ILO has adopted a development-focused and employment-driven strategy to support host communities and refugees. The ILO strategy builds on its core mandate to...

Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (2017-2020)

The Lebanon Crisis Response Plan 2017-2020 is a joint, multi-year plan between the Government of Lebanon and its international and national partners. It aims to respond to the challenges in a holistic manner through the delivery of integrated and...