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Sponsorship reform and internal labour market mobility for migrant workers in the Arab States

Bridging Perspectives and Building Solutions: Towards Inclusive Labour Migration in East & Horn of Africa

"Opportunities and challenges on Labour Migration: An Experience-Sharing Forum among East African Countries"

Far-reaching reforms in Oman set new benchmark for social protection in the region

An overview of the key features of the ambitious reforms which fundamentally reshape the social protection landscape in Oman.

Ambitious reforms in Oman pave way to universal social protection

Newly approved legislation, developed with the support of the ILO, radically reshapes the social protection system in the Sultanate and is set to become a reference for countries in the region.

Rehabilitated Institutional Nursery at Jordan’s Ministry of Labour Inaugurated

The development, achieved with ILO support, aims to set a model for other institutional nurseries throughout the country, with the aim of enhancing women's participation in the labour market and promoting gender equality.

Workshop explores policy solutions for end-of-service indemnity (EOSI) system in Kuwait

The workshop aimed to inform dialogue around the limitations of current EOSI scheme, and involved workers, employers and relevant government entities in Kuwait in the identification of appropriate policy solutions at the national level.

ILO conducts refresher Training of Trainers workshop in Aden

The workshop is a step toward institutionalizing Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) packages in Yemen.

World Youth Skills Day

Creating new opportunities for youth with skills training

This video collage highlights the voices of youth from Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq and Syrian refugees living in these countries explaining why skills development are key to employment.

Labour Rights are Human Rights for all Workers

After the recent tragic death in Jordan of nine agricultural workers, most of whom were refugees, the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Shaza Al Jondi and Meredith Byrne* reflect on the vital need to safeguard the right of vulnerable workers...

Cash Allowances to Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon: Position Paper

Involvement and Participation of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities: Position Paper

Engagement with media and communication university programmes in selected Arab States and Ethiopia

Flyer for METI's First regional knowledge-sharing workshop

Global Synthesis Report

Executive Summary: Review of national policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and practice

This is an executive summary of ILO PROSPECTS' baseline study on the right to work and rights at work for refugees - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Uganda, Sudan

National dialogue raises important questions on prevention and resolution of labour complaints in Jordan

The institutions for resolving labour disputes or complaints form a cornerstone of any sound labour market, preserving and promoting essential principles such as justice, fairness and harmonious relationships in the world of work.

In Lebanon ILO PROSPECTS organizes a business plan competition to select social and solidarity economy entities that will benefit from...

The business plan competition took place on 19-21 June 2023 with the participation of 37 SSE projects that aim to create decent jobs for vulnerable host communities and Syrian refugees to bring about changes in their communities.

Inclusion of persons with disabilities in companies makes good business sense

Inclusion of persons with disabilities in private sector companies in the region is both the right thing to do and a smart business move, says ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat.

Reforming end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers in Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

Policy options for the progressive realization of international social security standards

Review of National Social Protection Legislation and Legal Frameworks for Migrant Workers in the Gulf Countries

Extending social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf Countries

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Ensuring the Right to a Workplace Free from Violence and Harassment

On the fourth anniversary of the adoption of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), the ILO and partners in Jordan launch a social media campaign that seeks to garner backing for legislation safeguarding the rights of both women and...