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New tripartite Social Dialogue Forum strengthens labour governance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The new Forum brings together the government and worker and employer organizations on an equal footing to strengthen dialogue on labour and socio-economic priorities, with support from an EU-funded project implemented by the ILO.

Iraq advances dialogue on labour legislation through engagement between Parliament and social partners

The Council of Representatives and Iraq’s Social Dialogue Forum agreed to continue consultations on labour legislation, including through a series of technical discussions, with support from the International Labour Organization.

Iraq advances towards a National Strategy for the Transition to the Formal Economy

National Steering Committee brings together government, workers’ and employers’ representatives to support an integrated national approach to formalization.

National Conference on Child Labour in Iraq: Towards a National Strategy to Protect Children and Promote Decent Work

ILO holds a national conference under the EU-funded BEIT Project and in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to chart a way towards a national strategy to eliminate child labour.

BEIT project set to drive decent work and affordable housing in Iraq

The project’s first Steering Committee meeting reviewed initial progress and planned 2025 activities. The initiative promotes decent work and affordable housing in Iraq, focusing on equitable access and support for marginalized communities, with...

ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and the national partners conclude a consultative workshop on promoting decent work in public works...

This workshop was held under the "Building Inclusive and Just Transition" (BEIT) project,” funded by the European Union and aimed at stimulating decent work opportunities for youth and addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Iraq.

Reflections on Experiences of the International Labour Organization: Towards Promoting Decent Employment for Public Works Programmes in Iraq

Mito Tsukamoto, Branch Chief of Employment Investment at the ILO, reflects on lessons, experiences, strategic focus areas and challenges in developing innovative public works programmes after attending a workshop on Promoting Decent Work in Public...

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Joint Programme Launched to Stimulate Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

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Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT): Towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq