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January 2020
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Business Reporter
Why we need a human-centred future of work
27 January 2020
While there is no doubt some jobs will be lost through these changes, there is also a huge potential to create decent work. But, at the moment, these are just possibilities. It is up to us to turn them into reality.
March 2019
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Peace and development
A new ILO-Japan project to ensure water, jobs and peace in Mindanao, Philippines
06 March 2019
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Japan have signed a new partnership to provide jobs and promote peace through improved water supply and sanitation services in post-conflict areas in the Philippines.
April 2017
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Syria's refugees need our help, and so do the communities hosting them - ILO's Guy Ryder
13 April 2017
Over six years into the Syria conflict, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the local communities hosting them are finding it difficult to cope with the dire economic and labour market challenges brought about by the influx of vast numbers of refugees. ILO Director-General Guy Ryder visited Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley to meet first-hand some of those affected by the crisis.
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Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region Conference
ILO launches “Jobs Make the Difference” report
05 April 2017
The ILO, in partnership with UNDP and WFP, launches a report which focuses on expanding economic opportunities for Syrian Refugees and host Communities in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.
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Press release
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder meets Lebanese President Michel Aoun
03 April 2017
The meeting was held at the presidential Baabda Palace in the capital Beirut, during Ryder’s first official visit to Lebanon
January 2017
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Syrian refugees
ILO’s Ruba Jaradat: We must create decent jobs, not any jobs, for Syrian refugees and host communities
23 January 2017
The ILO’s Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat participated in a high-level panel on jobs and economic opportunities during the Helsinki Conference on Supporting Syrians and the Region from 23-24 January, at which the UN appealed for over $4.6 billion to help Syrians and host communities.
November 2016
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Implementing the ILO G20 Training Strategy
How rural communities are being empowered and deciding on quality jobs and skills needed in their areas
11 November 2016
ILO’s Chief Technical Advisor in Mozambique, Ana Cristina Paulo, talks about the "Skills for Employment and Productivity in Low Income Countries” project being implemented by the ILO, with support from KOICA of South Korea project, now approaching the midpoint of its three-year period.