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Entrepreneurship initiative aims to strengthen businesses, create jobs and support economic recovery in Yemen

ILO and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Taiz are equipping business women and men with practical tools to grow stronger enterprises while building a national network of qualified entrepreneurship trainers to expand support for businesses...

Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region

The Brief on Gender and Statistics in the Arab States region examines the critical role of quality, disaggregated labour statistics in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the world of work across the Arab States. It reviews the availability...

ILC.114/CAN/PV.5-Yemen-C.87

Draft PV – PV.5 Yemen C.87 - 4 June 2026 / Projet de PV – PV.5 Yémen C.87– 4 juin 2026 / Proyecto de actas literales – PV.5 Yemen C.87 – 4...

Committee members may submit corrections to their own statements appearing in this draft PV to the secretariat by e-mail to [email protected] by Saturday 6 June at 3:00 pm. Delegates are invited to consult Annex 3 of document D.1 on procedure for...

New report

AI-driven transformation puts jobs, inequality and skills at a crossroads in the Arab region

A new report outlines diverging AI futures for jobs, growth and inequality in the Arab region. Proactive and inclusive policy measures are needed today, ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat says during an Arab Forum for Sustainable Development special...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2025

Stitching a future: Randa turns her passion into a fashion business in Yemen

Randa Ali Al-Awadhi turned her passion for tailoring into a growing fashion enterprise after completing SYB training, which helped her develop a business plan, access finance and professionalize her operations.

NDC 2.0 Review in the Arab States

Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States

This report reviews the second editions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as submitted to the UNFCCC NDC portal by July 2024, according to the 9 policy areas of the guidelines, as per the ILO Guidelines for a just transition to...

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Chamber of Commerce of Aden and ILO join efforts for humanitarian relief and economic recovery

The ILO is building the institutional capacity of employers’ organizations like the Aden Chamber and Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Agriculture (FYCCI), enabling them to lead dialogue, advocate for business interests, and drive inclusive recovery...

Employers and Business Membership Organization - capacity building

ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities concludes two online validation workshops on strengthening labour functions in employers’...

Strengthening labour functions in employers’ and business membership organizations in the Arab States

New ILO factsheets reveal linkages between climate challenges and green job opportunities in the Arab States region

New ILO country factsheets present a concise overview on key employment, environment, and climate data for the Arab States region.

ILO report

Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets

The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...

ILO report

Digitalization and artificial intelligence promise to boost jobs in the Arab States – but they must be managed inclusively

Report highlights need for policies that are inclusive for women, youth and vulnerable groups and ensure a just digital transition.

Policy Brief

Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance in the Arab Region: Conceptual framework and review of global good...

The Arab Region faces dual challenges: high labour informality (51%) and low social protection coverage (30–36%), exacerbating vulnerabilities. This study explores policy mechanisms to integrate social assistance and insurance systems, addressing...

Women empowerment in Yemen

Ismahan’s journey to success in home appliance maintenance

Ismahan, a mother of three young boys, lives in the small Yemeni village of Al-Sunnah. She shares her inspiring journey of pursuing an unconventional career in her community, working in home appliance maintenance.

Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance

Conceptual framework and review of global good practices for countries in the Arab Region

Apprenticeship in Yemen

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment

One young man’s life is transformed through a vocational apprenticeship project by the ILO and the Social Development Fund, funded by the EU and Sweden, to empower youth amid the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

ILO Launches SIYB Training of Trainers Programme to Bolster Entrepreneurship in Yemen

Supported by funding from the EU and Sweden, this training programme marks a crucial step in expanding the cadre of qualified SIYB trainers, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem across Yemen.

Yemeni Experts Complete ILO-Supported Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Training

ILO’s comprehensive Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Training empowers thirty Yemeni experts and equips them with vital skills to enhance national resilience and oversee recovery efforts.

Advanced training programme in solar energy

ILO and FYCCI launch advanced solar energy training programme to empower technicians and strengthen Yemen's renewable energy sector

This programme, with funding from the EU and Sweden, represents a significant step toward building local expertise in renewable energy solutions.

Humanitarian, development and peace actors join hands to boost decent work amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region

The ILO and the Nexus Academy brought together stakeholders from the Arab region and beyond to boost coherence on employment and social protection amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region, at an event funded by the Government of Sweden.

Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Youth and Women in Yemen

Through emergency employment, entrepreneurship training, and apprenticeship programmes, the joint ERRY III project has transformed the lives of vulnerable youth and women in Yemen. Six young women and men share their inspiring stories of resilience,...