ILO in the Arab States

ILO honours the victims of the Beirut port explosion

The ILO joined other UN agencies to honour those who lost their lives and their loved ones in last year’s Beirut port blast, and paid tribute to the women and men who lost their properties, jobs and livelihoods. ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat took part in a memorial event at the location of the tragic explosion.
- A year on from the blast, the ILO sows seeds of hope in Beirut
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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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