ILO in the Arab States
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Vulnerable workers hardest hit by COVID-19 fallout in fragile Arab states
Assessments show spike in job and income losses and limited financial capacities to deal with the crisis, making it even harder for vulnerable workers to earn a living.
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ILO and German officials meet Beirut blast clear-up workers
Workers mobilised as part of the International Labour Organization’s Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme are contributing to the city-wide clear-up operation.
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COVID-19 disrupts education of more than 70 per cent of youth
The disproportionate effect of the pandemic on young people has exacerbated inequalities and risks reducing the productive potential of an entire generation, according to the International Labour Organization.
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As jobs crisis deepens, ILO warns of uncertain and incomplete labour market recovery
The International Labour Organization’s latest analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 finds its impact on the world of work was more severe than previously estimated, and offers three scenarios for the second half of 2020.
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News
COVID-19: EU and ILO project to improve labour governance and working conditions in Iraq
23 November 2020
The project will seek to address some of the labour market challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the longer-term decent work priorities of Iraq.
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ACTRAV Talks
Digitalization: Challenges and Opportunities for Union Documentation Centres
On the occasion of the launch of the new ILO’s workers‘ collection, the Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) will organize a webinar to discuss the challenges and opportunities regarding the digital transformation of Trade Union documentation centres, during which experts will discuss potential strategies as well as best practices to address this digital transformation...
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Working in Qatar: How labour inspectors can help you
19 November 2020
The correct application of the labour law depends on an effective labour inspectorate. When visiting companies, worksites and workers’ accommodations, labour inspectors monitor the implementation of the labour law, they help workers understand their rights and guide employers on how to comply with the law. Watch this video to know more about Qatar’s Labour Inspection System.
Publications
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Social protection responses to the COVID-19 crisis in the MENA/Arab States region
This policy brief provides a summary of the main social protection measures that were adopted by the countries in the MENA/Arab States region in immediate response to the pandemic.
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Rapid Diagnostic Assessment of Employment Impacts under COVID-19 in Lebanon
The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in Lebanon at a time when the country was grappling with its worst economic and financial crisis in decades. Lockdown measures have further hampered economic activity and left various groups of workers severely affected.
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ILO’s support to Syrian refugees and host communities: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt
Within the framework of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), the ILO is facilitating equal access to labour markets and promoting decent work for all – prerequisites for enhancing resilience and reducing aid dependency.