All resources: Syrian Arab Republic

Inclusion of Refugees and Displaced Persons in the Labour Market with a Humanitarian Development Focus: Case Studies and Good Practices

A knowledge sharing event, focusing on good practices in “the inclusion of refugees and displaced persons in the labour market with a humanitarian development nexus,” was held in Jordan in December 2019. The following case studies were presented at...

International Day of Disabled People

Displacement and disability no barrier to work for Syrian refugee

Shaikha, a Syrian refugee who is hearing impaired, has overcome obstacles to find decent employment in a Jordan factory, with ILO support.

SADA Women’s Cooperative in Turkey was selected as one of the 10 projects for scaling up by the Paris Peace Forum

The cooperative was formed by women from host and refugee communities to undertake collective income generation activities with the support of the ILO. The cooperative was selected as one of ten projects to be scaled up and mentored by the Paris...

ILO and General Directorate for International Labour Force Hold Coordination Workshop on Employment of Syrians Under Temporary Protection

The workshop informed local stakeholders on the legislation on employment of Syrians, and discussed associated local problems.

Norwegian Prime Minister meets Syrian refugees, ILO officials to examine impact of employment on refugees in Jordan

The meeting was part of a two-day visit to Jordan by Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg.

Employment and Peacebuilding for ‘Youth at Risk’ in Lebanon

Under the framework of the ILO/UNDP/UNICEF project, entitled “Employment and Peacebuilding: Building Bridges Amongst ‘Youth at Risk’ in Lebanon” funded by the Peacebuilding Fund, the ILO provided Lebanese and Syrian refugee youth with non-financial...

Research Department Working Paper n°46

Identifying Syrian Refugees in Turkish Microdata

This article proposes a strategy to identify Syrian refugees in Turkey’s Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) using propensity score matching. This methodology is then used to find the actual geographical distribution of Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Syrian, Turkish and Afghan women participate in Gaziantep Gastronomy Festival

Syrian, Turkish and Afghan women of SADA Women’s Cooperative participate in the annual International Gastronomy Festival in Gaziantep, with their dishes and products.

Employment Promotion in the Arab States

SADA Women’s Cooperative Opens Stand at Syrian Bazaar Event

Women refugees

Success is sweet for “Determined Women” from Jordan and Syria

A group of Syrian and Jordanian women who received ILO support to set up a joint business venture producing and selling sweets and other foods, have found success.

SADA Women’s Cooperative in Turkey selected for the Paris Peace Forum

Child labour

Survey on Child Labour in Agriculture in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon: The Case of Syrian Refugees

This report explores the experiences of child labour among Syrian refugees located near agricultural areas in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.

Training trainers to promote cooperative development in Jordan’s agriculture sector

An ILO “training of trainers” workshop strengthens the role of cooperatives in advancing decent work for Jordanian workers and Syrian refugees in Jordan’s agricultural sector.

Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 - Cooperative contributions to SDG 16

This brief is part of the Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 series produced by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC). Through a series of 17 briefs, one for each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), COPAC...

Factsheet

Addressing Worst Forms of Child Labour in Jordan’s Agricultural Sector - Survey Results (June 2019)

A survey was conducted to provide a better insight into the needs of vulnerable children and their families in Jordan's agricultural sector. Conducted in Irbid, Ramtha, Zarqa, Mafraq and Northern Jordan Valley, the survey focuses on tent settlements...

World Day Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour sheds light on working children in Jordan’s agricultural sector

ILO Jordan holds events for children working on farms to highlight importance of education on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour.

Water Cisterns Impact Assessment Analysis Report - Jordan (2019)

The objective of the study is to assess the utilisation of rainwater harvesting cisterns and their impact on the livelihood of beneficiaries and cultivated farms.

Infrastructure and productivity in Jordan

Supporting farmers in water-scarce Jordan through ILO’s labour-intensive approach

An ILO project in Jordan supports hundreds of local farmers with the construction of rainwater cisterns to help improve infrastructure and agricultural productivity.

Vocational training

New job new life

Syrian refugee, Muhammed Najjar, arrived in Turkey with his family, not knowing the language or having the means to earn an income. After taking part in the ILO’s Workplace Adaptation programme, not only does he have a job, he’s also been able to...