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Labour inspectors train to address rising Syrian refugee child labour in Jordan

Newly recruited labour inspectors in Jordan receive ILO training on child labour to combat its rising incidence among Syrian refugees

Syrian Refugess in Jordan

ILO hosts meeting of international agencies and NGOs to discuss future interventions to assist Jordan’s Syrian refugee population and their...

Members meet to identify potential livelihoods programming options for both Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians and develop a clear direction for programming and advocacy opportunities that will feed into the development of an advocacy...

World Day Against Child Labour

Syrian and Lebanese children from refugee host communities mark World Day Against Child Labour with theatrical performance

The ILO and Lebanon’s Ministry of Labour launch a theatrical performance by Syrian and Lebanese children working in hazardous environments after a series of training sessions tailored to child labour awareness raising.

ILO to conduct workshop in Syria on child labour standard operating procedures

The aim of the workshop is to reduce the worst forms of child labour the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

ILO to conduct SCREAM module workshop in Syria

The workshop aims to train attendees in implementing the SCREAM programme which works to defend children’s rights through education, art, and media.

Supporting a National Employment Strategy that Works for Young Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Jordan

Moving Towards a Child Labour Free Jordan

The ILO is supporting the government in its implementation of the National Framework to Combat Child Labour, adopted in 2011.

Supporting a national employment strategy that works for young Syrian refugees in Jordan

Jordan

Supporting a National Employment Strategy that works for Young Syrian Refugees in Jordan (SIDA III)

The ILO is working towards developing a national framework on apprenticeship system in Jordan.

Tackling child labour among Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan and Lebanon

The ILO is combatting rising child labour among Syrian refugees and host communities in Lebanon and Jordan through labour policy reform and technical capacity building, complemented by direct services through ministries and partner organizations.

Child labour

Working Street Children in Lebanon: Profile and Size Assessment

The ILO has partnered UNICEF and to comprise the first comprehensive study on Lebanon’s Working Street Children subsequent to the Syrian refugee crisis

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...

Skills, knowledge and employability

Skills development support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

The ILO is supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency to enhance technical and vocational training in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee communities across the Arab States.

Enhanced Access to Employment Opportunities and Livelihoods in Jordanian Host Communities within the framework of ILO's response to the...

One of the key components of the ILO’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis is to enhance employment opportunities and livelihoods in underprivileged host communities.

Child Labour

Supporting National Action to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Lebanon

The ILO is supporting the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour by 2016.

Gender, poverty and employment in the context of the informal economies in Arab States - Phase II

This project, funded by the Canada-based International Development Research Centre, aims to inform and raise awareness about the informal economy in the Arab States, with a focus on gender aspects.

Decent and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities For All

Türkiye is the country hosting the largest number of refugees, with over 4 million refugees, including 400,000 non-Syrian refugees (mostly Iraqis, Afghans and Iranians) and 3.7 million Syrians. Of these, 2 million Syrians are of working age, but...

Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanian & Syrian Youth

Through this research partnership, the ILO aims to support the Government of Jordan and national constituents in responding to the youth employment challenge and supporting dialogue around policies and strategies for improving the livelihoods of...

Research and Advocacy Initiative for Mixed Migration Strategies in Jordan

The ILO is working to address the complex mixed migration situation in Jordan to ensure fair migration and decent work for Jordanians, migrant workers and refugees.

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