ILO in the Arab States

ILO: COVID-19 causes devastating losses in working hours and employment

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a catastrophic effect on working hours and earnings, globally. A new ILO report highlights some of the worst affected sectors and regions, and outlines policies to mitigate the crisis.
International Women's Day

Working Women in Jordan

In tribute to women’s contributions to the world of work, the ILO has asked women in Jordan what they like most about their jobs.
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Protecting the most vulnerable: Why protecting the rights of migrant workers remains a critical priority

ILO Regional Director for Arab States Dr. Ruba Jaradat reflects on the importance of International Migrants Day for millions of workers in the Middle East
International Day of Disabled People

Displacement and disability no barrier to work for Syrian refugee

Shaikha, a Syrian refugee who is hearing impaired, has overcome obstacles to find decent employment in a Jordan factory, with ILO support.
New programme will promote better work for Egyptian, Palestinian and Jordanian women

A high-level meeting kicks-off a new joint ILO/UN Women programme which will address structural causes of inequalities women face in accessing decent work in the three countries.

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ILO and SDC launch new programme to protect migrant workers in vulnerable situations in the Arab States, with a focus on workers from Africa

30 March 2020

The FAIRWAY Programme, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by ILO, responds to the need to ensure decent work for migrant workers, including in sectors where they are at high risk of exploitation, such as in domestic work, construction and hospitality, and will support interregional collaboration between countries in Africa and the Middle East.
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Resilience and decent work can mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Jordan’s labour market

26 March 2020
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Kuwait pledges additional funds to support ILO interventions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

17 March 2020

A new contribution from the Kuwait representation in Geneva of US$ 500,000 will help ILO promote decent work and social justice for Palestinian women and men.

Guidance Tool for Construction Companies in the Middle East

This Guidance Tool, developed by the ILO and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), is intended for companies operating in the construction sector in the Middle East and particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Companies can use this practical and flexible tool to enhance their ability to comply with national and international labour standards.
Guidelines for Non-Formal Market-Based Skills Training in Lebanon

These guidelines are intended to support non-formal vocational training providers in Lebanon, with specific guidance on how to improve the market relevance and employment impact of their programmes. They were designed in a participatory way in order to increase “ownership” among stakeholders and to facilitate usage in Lebanon.
Lessons Learned and Emerging Good Practices of ILO’s Syria Crisis Response in Jordan and Lebanon

This report synthesizes the lessons learned and emerging good practices from the ILO ROAS interventions to promote decent work amongst Syrian refugees and host communities.

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