All resources: Arab States

Testimony

Breaking barriers through green employment in Jordan

The inspiring journeys of Samah, Tahani, and Najwa demonstrate how green employment can provide individuals with the tools to improve their lives and contribute to society.

From unemployment to agricultural entrepreneurship in Jordan

Omar's story of how determination and support from the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme transformed him from an unemployed graduate into a thriving entrepreneur, impacting his community through sustainable agriculture and beekeeping.

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...

Social protection

ILO supports Oman in fostering a sustainable and inclusive social health protection system

A conference on health insurance organized by Oman’s Social Protection Fund and Ministry of Health paved the way for building a consensual vision of Oman’s social health protection system.

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.

ILO Emergency Response Plan’s (ERP)- Recovery Programme

Progress update on ILO emergency recovery efforts in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ILO is implementing its Emergency Response Plan’s (ERP) Recovery Programme to mitigate the impact of the war on Palestinian workers and employers through three interlinked components: employment promotion, social protection, and business...

Five years of promoting decent work in Iraq: A journey of resilience, partnership and progress

ILO Country Coordinator for Iraq Maha Kattaa reflects of five years of ILO work to strengthen employment, social protection and economic opportunities for towards a sustainable future in Iraq.

Voices of Syrian youth: Overcoming labour market challenges and building a future

The ILO is working to help Syria’s youth create a brighter and more stable future for themselves through investing in job creation skills, fostering entrepreneurship and advocating for policy reforms.

"WAEI/WAEIA" Campaign in Jordan promotes a fair, safe, and inclusive work environment

In collaboration with national and development partners, the "WAEI/WAEIA" campaign continues to raise awareness of workers' rights and promote a work environment that supports women in the labour market.

ILO strengthens development of agricultural organizations and cooperatives in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq

From February 26 to 28, 2025 the ILO worked on strengthening agriculture and cooperative development in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq by enhancing governance, business planning, and economic sustainability.

Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance

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

Human-centred and employment-rich recovery key to building resilient Palestinian labour market, says ILO Regional Director

The ILO Regional Director for Arab States reinforced the UN agency’s support to its emergency employment programme and labour market recovery initiatives during a recent visit to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Video

Solar energy gives power to youths and technical schools through ILO Project in Lebanon

An ongoing initiative provides hands-on training in renewable energy, creating job opportunities and sustainable solutions amid Lebanon’s ongoing crisis.

Policy Brief

Social dialogue for the governance of labour migration

This policy brief explores the role of social dialogue in the governance of labour migration. It examines how tripartite and bipartite social dialogue, cooperation and action have contributed to the development and implementation of rights-based and...

Regional profile

Arab States informality - regional statistics

This regional profile offers a comprehensive overview of key statistical indicators on the extent of informality, the groups most at risk, working conditions, and the broader vulnerabilities linked to informality and poverty at the household...

ILO’s Regional Masterclass brings just transition to the core of climate change policies

The regional masterclass in Doha explored how social partners can work with Ministries of Labour to shape and implement climate policies that are ambitious both in terms of environmental sustainability and employment creation.

SOLIFEM Project concludes with regional meeting on formalization, social dialogue, and employability

Regional guidelines adopted to sustain progress across the Southern Neighbourhood.

News

Empowering graduates with skills to secure sustainable jobs aligned with labour market needs

A graduation ceremony was held for 80 trainees who successfully completed work-based learning programs in Lebanon, conducted with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Just Transition

Kuwait private sector transition to a low-carbon economy

This study identifies key gaps that hinder the private sector’s just transition to a low-carbon economy in the State of Kuwait and, ultimately, compliance with the State’s Nationally Determined Contributions. The study highlights opportunities for...

ILO report highlights the role of Kuwait’s private sector in a just transition to a low-carbon economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has released a comprehensive report emphasizing the critical role of the private sector in supporting Kuwait’s transition to a...