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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.

Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Enabling Job Resilience and Protecting Decent Work Conditions in Rural Communities Affected by the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Northern Lebanon

The ILO is working with vulnerable populations to build the resilience of rural host communities in areas affected by the Syrian refugee crisis in Northern Lebanon.

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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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...