All resources: Arab States

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.

ILO and UN Women’s Joint Programme Advances Women’s Employment and Decent Work in Egypt, Jordan, and OPT

The closing event for "Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women" programme highlights achievements in advancing gender equality and Decent Work for Women in the three countries.

Building Market Access for smallholder farmers

ILO BOUZOUR’s pilot initiative to open new markets for cherry cooperatives

In the face of Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis, the ILO BOUZOUR project is making significant strides in enhancing cherry exports, providing vital support to local farmers and vulnerable communities.

The Cherry Sector in Lebanon: Results of a survey of cherry farmers and workers in the Bekaa, North and Mount Lebanon

This ILO BOUZOUR report summarizes results of a baseline survey of cherry farmers and workers in Lebanon's Bekaa, North and Mount Lebanon regions. It serves as a baseline for the project's component on unlocking opportunities for inclusive growth in...

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From Local Farms to Global Markets, ILO BOUZOUR’s Initiative is boosting Lebanese Cherry Exports

ILO creates more decent jobs through community infrastructure works in Aleppo

Integrating decent work elements into cash-for-work initiatives as part of the emergency response to the earthquake-hit areas

Promoting decent work

Ethiopian youth organizations equipped to tackle unemployment with ILO's Youth-to-Youth Fund

The ILO and Edukans Foundation trained ten Ethiopian youth-led organizations to implement employment projects, creating over 1,000 jobs. Supported by the ILO Youth-to-Youth Fund, the training focused on project management, financial management, and...

ILO Working Paper 123

Balancing Act: The Role of Digital Platforms in Shaping the Conditions of Creative Work

This working paper explores the impact of digital platforms on creative workers, focusing on the dichotomy between platform control and worker autonomy. It examines both conventional artistic occupations like musicians and photographers as well as...

Meet ILO ENABLE programme beneficiaries Alaa Kassem and Youssef Ibrahim

Alaa Kassem and Youssef Ibrahim are two exceptional individuals from Akkar who, despite facing employment challenges due to their specific needs, have achieved a breakthrough in their lives through the ILO ENABLE programme funded by the European...

Sustainable development impact of the ILO’s employment-intensive programme evident across Jordan

An ILO delegation led by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat visited the sites of projects that build infrastructure and create jobs through sustainable and green employment and community development.

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour trained on international labour standards and the ILO’s supervisory mechanism

Over 20 staff members from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour were trained on international labour standards and the standard-setting process. Discussions emphasized Qatar’s role in the global standard-setting process as an ILO Member State, with a...

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Enhancing OSH standards: Training farmers and agricultural workers in Lebanon's agricultural sector

Learn about ILO PROSPECTS initiative that aims to raise awareness of OSH in agriculture among farmers and agricultural workers to create decent working conditions and reduce risks in Lebanon.

New ILO project strengthens international and national partnerships in support of Jordan’s workforce

The new project aligns with the priorities of the government, employers, and workers, as outlined in the National Strategy for Women and the Economic Modernisation Vision.

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024

Employment trends for youth in the Middle East and North Africa

This regional brief focuses the key findings of the 12th edition of the Global Employment Trends for Youth in the Middle East and North Africa.

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,...

Humanitarian and development partners set joint priorities for cash assistance in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Workshop series co-creates vision of how to deliver social protection and cash assistance more effectively along the nexus, in order to meet the needs of the Palestinian people

Technical Paper

Assessment and mapping of cash transfer payment modalities and frequencies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

This technical paper provides practical guidance for the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Finance and the European Union on strengthening the delivery of social assistance schemes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It focuses on...

Gender mainstreaming into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Lebanon

A study to map current initiatives and assess practices, achievements and gaps in gender equality and gender mainstreaming in skills/TVET systems

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Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye Project Second Phase