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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...

Addressing the Worst Forms of Child Labour - The Jordanian Agriculture Sector

This project seeks to substantially reduce the incidence of the worst forms of child labour in the agriculture sector among host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Syrian refugees

Improving Labour Market Integration of Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Turkey

Promoting Decent Work Opportunities for Syrian Refugees and Host Communities

Syrian refugees

Strengthening the Resilience of Syrian Women and Girls and Host Communities in Turkey

Decent jobs for Jordanians and Syrian refugees in the manufacturing sector

The project, which aims to benefit thousands of Jordanian and Syrian workers, is part of efforts to support the implementation of a new EU-Jordan trade agreement to relax the rules of origin.

Job creation for Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities through green works in agriculture and forestry (Phase II)

The project, in its second phase, will be implemented with the Ministry of Agriculture, to boost decent jobs through green works and labour-intensive employment in agriculture and forestry.

Job creation for Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities through green works in agriculture and forestry (Phase I)

The project supports Syrian refugees and Jordanians access decent work and livelihood opportunities in Jordan’s agricultural sector, through the use of employment-intensive methods.

Improved access to employment opportunities for Lebanese host communities and Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The project will contribute to upgrading the agricultural technical education system in Lebanon, to improve access to employment opportunities and livelihoods in rural areas.

Syrian Refugees

ILO’s Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis

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...