ILO in the Arab States
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Global agreement reached at ILO Conference on action for COVID-19 recovery
The International Labour Conference has adopted a Global Call to Action outlining measures to create a human-centred recovery from the pandemic and avoid the long-term scarring of economies and societies.
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First ever virtual International Labour Conference opens
For the first time in its history the International Labour Conference is taking place online and will be divided into two segments during the course of the year.
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Amaal Bani Awwad, National Project Coordinator at ILO Jordan
COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises.
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Now I know the great feeling of having decent work
Jordanian Omar Abu Noa’aj has struggled to find work for years due to his physical disability. Last year, an ILO employment centre helped him secure his first formal job at a garment factory, giving him a new sense of independence and purpose.
What's new
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Statement
UN Network on Migration for Arab States marks World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2021
The network calls on states in the region to take urgent action to combat trafficking in persons and identify, protect, and assist victims of human trafficking.
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Labour Migration
Communicating on labour migration in Jordan: training for senior journalists
Recognizing the important role of journalists and the media in improving public perceptions of migrant workers through balanced and evidence-based reporting on labour migration, the FAIRWAY Programme held a two-day webinar training on labour migration reporting for 16 professional journalists and representatives of Jordanian human rights associations.
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Event
Workshop on promoting competency based training policies and systems in the GCC
A two day webinar will explore how the ILO can better support Gulf countries in the area of skills development and competency based learning.
Publications
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Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants and Refugees in the Arab Region
This technical paper examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees. It focuses on several relevant areas including health, income security, the economy and education.
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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.