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Online Event

Social protection in the Gulf countries: what rights can migrant workers access?

This event launched a first-of-a-kind comprehensive report on migrant workers’ access to social protection across the GCC countries: Social protection for migrant workers in countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC):...

Workshop with GCC governments promotes a rights-based approach to employment contract termination for migrant workers in the Gulf

The ILO, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Women and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the GCC Executive Bureau co-hosted a workshop with representatives of the six GCC...

Extending social protection to migrant workers in Gulf countries: State of play and next steps for reform?

This event examined social protection challenges faced by migrant workers in the Gulf countries, and provided insights on legal provisions and potential avenues for reform.

Enhancing Labour Inspection Effectiveness in the Arab States

This project contributes to the long-term socio-economic development of participating countries by strengthening social dialogue and improving compliance with labour legislation, while promoting social justice and decent work, which will ultimately...

Strengthening Workers’ Organizations in the Arab Countries through social, economic and legal literacy

The project develops the capacity of workers’ organizations in the Arab region to participate effectively in policy debates, influence public decisions, and defend workers’ rights and interests.

National employment policy review and formulation

Project

STREAM - Extending Social Protection to migrant workers and their families in the South Asia-Gulf Corridor

Project

Work in Freedom, Phase II - Fair recruitment and decent work for women migrant workers in South Asia and the Middle East

The Work in Freedom is an integrated programme to support mobility by choice among women and girls from countries of origin (India, Bangladesh and Nepal) to decent jobs with safety and dignity of workers in destination countries (India, Lebanon and...

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Webinar Series

Arab Social Protection Compass - Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part I

Integrating contributory and non-contributory social protection in Oman

This episode marks the inaugural session of the Arab Social Protection Compass webinar series, titled "Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection." It will provide an overview of recent comprehensive reforms in Oman.

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...

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...

Webinar

How knowledge is leading to action in the Arab States Region

Advancing wage and social protection for migrant workers

Lessons and innovations from Africa and Asia to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) labour migration corridor

This side event at the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) will explore ways to advance wage and social protection for migrant workers across the Africa and Asia–Gulf labour migration corridors.