All resources: Arab States

OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.

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Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Arab States Seminar

The Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) held a successful regional workshop in Jordan from 27 to 29 February 2024. The workshop brought together participants from Jordan, Iraq, Syria, the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Yemen, and...

The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries

The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.

Work-Based Learning Programme for vulnerable communities affected by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria: An Explainer

ILO’s voices

How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity

The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...

ILO and EU delegation visit ENABLE projects in Tripoli, Lebanon

A visit to work-based learning projects in Tripoli highlighted joint efforts by the ILO, the European Union, and national partners to enhance skills and improve employability of individuals.

ILO Brief

Impact of the war in Gaza on the labour market and livelihoods in the Occupied Palestinian Territory - March 2024

This bulletin is part of a series of bulletins outlining the impact of the war in Gaza on the labour market and on livelihoods in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

ILO assessment

Palestinian unemployment rate set to soar to 57 per cent during first quarter of 2024

New estimates show a loss of 507,000 jobs to date, shedding light on how the disruptions to economic life have led to unprecedented losses in employment and livelihoods across the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers

A new provident fund for end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers is established in the Social Insurance Organization as part of GCC-wide reforms to reform social protection systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Factsheet

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme: Arab States lessons learnt and ways forward

Empowering Women in Lebanon's Industrial Sector

Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) launches women's task force with ILO support

Our impact, their voices

Photo essay: Woman-led cooperative in Jordan expands business and drives local change through cooperative alliances

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the endeavours of Jordan’s Fatima Al-Zahraa Cooperative Society with an in-depth interview featuring its president, Ghada Al-Qudah, and a photo gallery showcasing their activities. Tune in for their...

Care economy

Investing in care policies can create millions of jobs in MENA, new ILO report finds

Marking International Women’s Day, the International Labour Organization Regional Office for Arab States (ILO ROAS) launched a pivotal report on the labour market impact of investing in the care economy in the Middle East and North Africa.

ILO Report

Care at Work: Investing in Care Leave and Services for a More Gender Equal World of Work

Companion Regional Report for the Middle East and North Africa

Programmes by country/subregion

Decent Work Country Programmes for the Arab States region

National and International Efforts Gather to Support Early Childhood in Jordan

Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection

The story of Tony Al Hazoury and his struggle for a decent life

Meaningful youth engagement

Work Wise Youth: ILO’s guide to create awareness on youth rights at work

The ILO developed and launched a new guide to support young people, including the ones in forced displacement contexts, to understand their labour rights, in turn empowering them to advocate for fair and dignified working conditions.

Executive Summary: Arab States Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2024

Promoting social justice through a just transition

ILO report

High unemployment rates to worsen despite optimistic economic outlook in Arab States

While many economies in the Arab States region continue their post-pandemic recovery, recovery of the labour market lags behind, requiring concerted efforts to intensify diversification and to create jobs in more resilient sectors, a new ILO report...