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ILO supports Occupational Safety and Health across cooperatives in Jordan
A week-long training workshop focused on ILO’s “Practical Occupational Safety and Health Training for Cooperatives in Agriculture,” a training tool for partners providing advisory and training services for cooperatives in Jordan.
ILO and UNICEF join forces to support youth through job search activities in Jordan
With support from the Government of the Netherlands, the collaboration will build the capacity of 300 Syrian and Jordanian youth on job search and employability related skills.
A new partnership to boost productivity and employment of small and medium enterprises in the agro-food sector
The ILO and the Jordan Chamber of Industry have partnered in an initiative, supported by the Government of the Netherlands, to enhance the productivity and resilience of agro-food SMEs employing or serving refugees and host community members.
Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan
The ILO, together with the Ministries of Education and Labour, has developed a career guidance gaming app to help youth make informed decisions about future career options that are in demand in the labour market.
ILO and cooperatives raise awareness, promote labour rights on farms in Jordan
The ILO and a number of agricultural cooperatives are working together to ensure that workers are well informed of their rights and responsibilities at work through awareness raising sessions held on farms.
Changes in Jordan’s work permit regulations for Syrian refugees contribute to decent work – ILO, FAFO report
Findings of a new report which analyses changes in work permit regulations in Jordan since 2016 show a clear positive impact with respect to improving decent working conditions for Syrian workers in the country.
Jordanian trainer embarks on cooperative management training initiative, supported by the ILO
Jordanian Ahlam Mahadeen took part in ILO’s Trainers of Trainers (ToT) programme on My.Coop and is now training cooperative members on the package, which focuses on the management of agricultural cooperatives.
World Refugee Day: The power of inclusion
World Refugee Day, 20 June, is the international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape persecution,...
ILO, Madrasati and Ministry of Education celebrate the achievements of joint venture to strengthen career guidance services in Jordanian...
With the support of the Government of the Netherlands, 3,000 youth including vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees, participated in the initiative.
A knowledge exchange with ILO Ankara: Learning from each other and sharing experiences to support the creation of decent work opportunities...
The ILO Office in Turkey and the PROSPECTS programme jointly organized a webinar to exchange knowledge and experiences on how to foster an enabling environment for the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and vulnerable host community members.
ILO support to Syrian refugees and host communities: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt (March 2021)
Within the framework of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), the ILO is implementing a development-focused and employment-driven response, which aims to facilitate equal access to labour markets and promote decent work for all.
Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
The report aims to support Jordanian policymakers in the extension of social security to informal workers. It formulates typologies for informal workers outside the social security system, analyses the main constraints to coverage and outlines a...
Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
New ILO report identifies challenges and opportunities in expanding social security coverage for workers in Jordan.
Executive summary: Opportunities for extending social security coverage in Jordan
The report aims to support Jordanian policymakers in the extension of social security to informal workers. It formulates typologies for informal workers outside the social security system, analyses the main constraints to coverage and outlines a...
ILO COOP 100 – ILO PROSPECTS Webinar: The role of cooperatives and social and solidarity organizations in forced displacement contexts
The webinar was organized by ILO COOP and ILO PROSPECTS to highlight the role and contributions of cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy organizations (SSEOs) in forced displacement contexts, and the work of both field practitioners...
ILO, the Netherlands and international partners join forces to support refugees and host communities in Jordan
Bringing together the ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Bank, the Prospects Partnership aims to provide conditions for refugees and host communities to access quality primary education and vocational training; secure and retain decent...
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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon
This brief provides evidence of the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees, host communities and enterprises in Jordan and Lebanon
Recent assessments by the ILO highlight emerging challenges facing vulnerable workers and businesses as a result of the pandemic.
ILO and Fafo launch rapid impact assessment of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan
The assessment highlights the vulnerabilities of informally employed workers, including Syrian refugees, during lockdown.
COVID-19 and Jordan's Agriculture Sector: Staying Safe
Despite a lockdown that has hampered most economic activity, Jordan’s vital agricultural sector remains busy ensuring the country’s food supply is not disrupted. Farm workers have told the ILO about the safety measures they are taking to protect...