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Quick Facts - Independent evaluation of the ILO's programme of work in Lebanon and Jordan in terms of Decent Work and the response to...

This short two-pager presents a visual set of quick facts that summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Independent evaluation of the ILO's programme of work in Lebanon and Jordan in terms of Decent Work and the response to Syrian Refugee...

Independent evaluation of ILO’s programme of work in Lebanon and Jordan in Terms of Decent Work and the Response to the Syrian Refugee...

This high-level evaluation evaluation examines the ILO’s work in Lebanon and Jordan. The main purpose of the evaluation is to validate the achievement of results and the ILO’s contribution towards national development objectives, decent work, and...

Inadequate employment conditions persist in Jordan’s agricultural sector

A new ILO study has identified persistent deficits in decent work and employment conditions for workers in Jordan’s agricultural sector. A large number of the workers are migrant workers and Syrian refugees.

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

Inadequate employment conditions persist in Jordan’s agricultural sector – ILO study

A new ILO study into employment conditions in Jordan’s agricultural sector found insufficient labour protection for agriculture workers, as well as evidence of child labour in the sector.

Decent Work and the Agriculture Sector in Jordan: Evidence from Workers’ and Employers’ Surveys

The ILO conducted a study, which provides an initial overview of employment and decent work in the agriculture sector from the point of view of 1,125 Syrian workers and their employers. It looks at workers’ employment history, work permit status,...

Briefing note

Decent Work and the Agriculture Sector in Jordan: Evidence from Workers’ and Employers’ Surveys (2018)

The agriculture sector in Jordan provides a critical source of sustenance and income, particularly for the poorest segments of society. Despite its relative level of importance, there is a lack of empirical evidence documenting employment and...

Seminar Series on Strengthening the Resilience of Syrian Women and Girls

Seminars were organised with the participation of beneficiaries who completed the on basic life skills and vocational training courses in the SADA Women Development and Solidarity Centre under the “Strengthening the Resilience of Syrian Women and...

ILO Response to the Syria Refugee Crisis

Employment gives Syrian refugee women in Jordan “second chance”

The ILO and partners are helping Syrian refugees find jobs in Jordan’s garment sector, as part of efforts to implement an agreement between the EU and Jordan to relax rules of origin.

Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Host Communities in Turkey

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

Jordan issues first e-work permit for Syrian refugees in construction

The new electronic system was introduced after 16,000 flexible work permits were issued in the sector in one year, as part of an ILO-coordinated agreement between the Ministry of Labour and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) 

Potential Opportunities for Women’s Economic Empowerment - Potato and Leafy Green Vegetable Value Chains - Akkar, Northern Lebanon

The assessment examines the status of women in the potatoes and leafy green vegetables value chains in the Akkar region in order to highlight potential areas that will increase their visibility as valuable members of both their individual...

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International Labour Organization (ILO) organised occupational safety and health (OSH) training seminars towards employers, Syrians under...

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

ILO, Jordan to expand green employment project for Jordanians and Syrian refugees

The ILO and Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture agree to implement the second phase of a project to boost decent jobs through green works and labour-intensive employment in agriculture and forestry.

ILO mosaics training opens doors for disabled Syrian refugees and Jordanians

ILO training programme aims to help young women and men enhance their skills and boost their employability.

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ILO training opens doors for Syrian refugees and Jordanians

Training programme supports members of both communities to find work and generate income through their newly-acquired skills.

Response to the Syria Refugee Crisis

ILO, UNHCR strengthen partnership to promote employment for refugees and Jordanian host communities in Jordan

A Letter of Understanding, signed by the two agencies, outlines ways to increase collaboration of joint activities aimed at helping Refugees and Host Communities access decent work.

ILO, EU delegation visits employment centre for Jordanian and Syrian jobseekers

The new centre is one of five EU-funded offices, being set up by the ILO with the Jordanian Government, to help connect Jordanian and Syrian job seekers with employers.

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

ILO, EU delegation visits employment centre offering decent jobs to Jordanian and Syrian jobseekers

The centre, which is funded by the EU, is part of a series of offices being set up across the country by the ILO to help connect Syrian refugees and Jordanian jobseekers with employers. A total of 1,015 people, 26 per cent of whom are women, have so...

ILO, UNESCO and UN-HABITAT launch consultations on a “Regional facility for urban crisis recovery and reconstruction in the Arab States”

Regional facility for urban crisis recovery and reconstruction in the Arab States

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