Resources on ILO response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis

  1. Formalizing access to the legal labour market for refugees and host communities in Jordan (Phase II)

    24 June 2019

    This project seeks to support Jordanians and Syrian refugees in accessing decent work in Jordan’s labour market through skills development and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), while also supporting female workers to enter and remain in the formal work force through targeted support. It also supports refugee workers with work permit issuance in selected sectors, including through an ILO-developed web-based platform.

  2. Promoting Decent Work For Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens

    18 June 2019

  3. Addressing Worst Forms of Child Labour in Jordan’s Agricultural Sector - Survey Results (June 2019)

    12 June 2019

    A survey was conducted to provide a better insight into the needs of vulnerable children and their families in Jordan's agricultural sector. Conducted in Irbid, Ramtha, Zarqa, Mafraq and Northern Jordan Valley, the survey focuses on tent settlements where vulnerable agricultural workers are based.

  4. World Day Against Child Labour sheds light on working children in Jordan’s agricultural sector

    12 June 2019

    ILO Jordan holds events for children working on farms to highlight importance of education on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour.

  5. Tender ITB No 54/2019 Rehabilitation and construction of 2.83 Km of agricultural roads and 1.5 Km of storm water drains in Kfar Aaka & Kousba, North Lebanon

    Invitation to Bid: Tender ILO/EIIP ITB No 54/2019 Rehabilitation and construction of 2.83 Km of agricultural roads and 1.5 Km of storm water drains in Kfar Aaka & Kousba, North Lebanon and invitation to pre-qualification training.

  6. Tender ITB No 53/2019 Construction/rehabilitation of 10.21 Km of agricultural roads in East Zahle, Bekaa, Lebanon

    Invitation to Bid: Tender ILO/EIIP ITB No 53/2019 Construction/rehabilitation of 10.21 Km of agricultural roads in East Zahle (Municipalities of Riyak, Ain Kfarzabad, Deir Ghazal, Terbol, Nasreyi, Ali El Nahri and Massa), Bekaa, and invitation to pre-qualification training.

  7. Supporting farmers in water-scarce Jordan through ILO’s labour-intensive approach

    04 June 2019

    An ILO project in Jordan supports hundreds of local farmers with the construction of rainwater cisterns to help improve infrastructure and agricultural productivity.

  8. Water Cisterns Impact Assessment Analysis Report - Jordan (2019)

    04 June 2019

    The objective of the study is to assess the utilisation of rainwater harvesting cisterns and their impact on the livelihood of beneficiaries and cultivated farms.

  9. New job new life

    31 May 2019

    Syrian refugee, Muhammed Najjar, arrived in Turkey with his family, not knowing the language or having the means to earn an income. After taking part in the ILO’s Workplace Adaptation programme, not only does he have a job, he’s also been able to integrate into the Turkish community which is now his home.

  10. A dream fulfilled against the odds

    23 May 2019

    Boshra Shaal is one of thousands of Syrian refugees in Turkey who have taken part in vocational training and Turkish language courses run by the ILO, in cooperation with local partners. The training has helped her realise her dream of becoming a chef.