All resources: Arab States

A year of war: Unemployment surges to nearly 80 per cent and GDP contracts by almost 85 per cent in Gaza

A new ILO bulletin outlines the unprecedented devastation a year of war has wreaked on jobs, livelihoods and the economy at large in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Research Report

Perceptions and Experiences of Workplace Violence and Harassment

This study, conducted in collaboration with Özyeğin University and the International Labour Organization (ILO), investigated the prevalence of five types of workplace violence and harassment in the context of Istanbul.

National Conference Paves Pathways to Formalizing Iraq's Informal Economy

In collaboration with the Government of Iraq and with funding by the EU, the conference brought together national and international stakeholders to foster a unified approach to formalizing the country’s economy.

Study

A Tracer Study: Labour Market Experiences of the 6th of February Earthquake Survivors, Ankara and Adana Cases

On the 6th of February 2023, south-eastern Türkiye was struck by two major earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 7.6 on the Richter scale, respectively. These seismic events marked the most potent recorded earthquakes in Türkiye since 1939. The impact of...

One Year After: Living and Working Conditions in Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş and Malatya after the February 2023 Earthquakes in Türkiye

On February 6, 2023, south-eastern Türkiye, which stands on the south-eastern Anatolian fault line, was hit by two consecutive major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6, with epicentres in Pazarcık (Kahramanmaraş) and Elbistan...

Survey

Enterprises Survey in Post-Disaster Setting

Prospects for recovery of the SMEs after the 6th of February Earthquakes: A field study in the affected region in Türkiye

Lebanon crisis

ILO to improve living conditions for displaced people and provide jobs for local communities

As part of its response to the crisis in Lebanon the ILO will enhance living conditions in collective shelters for displaced families while also providing work opportunities for local communities living near the shelters.

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.

News

Refugee Youth Call for Action on Education, Employment, and Leadership at Global Summit

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF organized a High-Level Dialogue and Reception on the margins of the Summit of the Future 2024 where young refugees advocated for stronger global commitment to inclusive and sustainable solutions for displaced youth.

Social dialogue key to addressing the profound changes transforming the world of work

Balancing a competitive and agile labour market with fairness and inclusivity for all will be key to addressing new labour market challenges, says ILO Deputy Regional Director for Arab States Peter Rademaker at an event to promote social dialogue in...

News

ILO launches training to boost market-driven livelihood solutions for refugees and host communities in Jordan

AIMS training program equips local experts to enhance employment opportunities through sustainable, market-focused interventions as part of the ILO PROSPECTS initiative.

Lebanon crisis

ILO and partners take shock-response measures to support persons with disabilities in Lebanon

The measures, taken by the Ministry of Social Affairs, the ILO and UNICEF, under the National Disability Allowance programme, provide emergency cash assistance to persons with disabilities affected by the continuing conflict in Lebanon.

Final Report HDPN Workshop Amman

This report outlines the main recommendations and next steps to promote decent work principles across the HDPN based on the discussion and principles of engagement presented at the workshop on “Decent Work across the HDP Nexus in Arab States”...

Progress report

Emergency Response Plan progress update for the Occupied Palestinian Territory

This factsheet outlines how the EIIP approach, grounded on decent work principles, is being implemented to achieve sustainable results.

Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launches in Iraq

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Promoting equitable employment opportunities and environmental sustainability in Jordan

German mission visits Deir Alla nursery project under the Employment Intenstve Investment Programme (EIIP)

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.

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least...

Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report.

Workers’ organizations responding to the needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons

This report explores the role of workers' organizations in supporting refugees and forcibly displaced persons within the framework of the ILO PROSPECTS programme. It highlights the organisations' efforts to promote decent work, non-discrimination,...

Our impact, their voices

New career paths for youth in Jordan: a documentary

Young people discuss their journey through the labour market and their new career paths in different parts of the country through the Job Search Club Initiative.