Publications on Equality and discrimination

April 2022

  1. Publication

    Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia

    19 April 2022

    This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.

November 2021

  1. Publication

    World Social Protection Report 2020–22: Regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

    30 November 2021

    This regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is intended to complement the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2021–22. Social Protection at the Crossroads – in Pursuit of a Better Future. The regional companion report first gives a global perspective that is taken from the main report and outlines recent developments in social protection systems worldwide. It then highlights key developments, challenges and priorities for social protection in the MENA region.

October 2020

  1. Publication

    Employment Intensive Projects in Lebanon: Guidelines

    07 October 2020

    This document provides guidance on implementing sound EIPs, structured around key guiding principles, including the principles of decent work, and based on global experiences and on emerging good practices from programmes in Lebanon.

October 2018

  1. Impact Report Series, Issue 13

    Labour market challenges of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon: A qualitative assessment of Employment Service Centres

    11 October 2018

    The “Impact Report Series” disseminates research reports from Taqeem-supported impact evaluations. Reports include baseline, endline and qualitative reports which describe the research designs, methodologies, interventions under investigation and policy and programmatic findings and recommendations.

June 2018

  1. Forum on evidence and impact measurement

    Event Report: What Works in Youth and Women's Employment in MENA?

    08 June 2018

March 2018

  1. Impact brief, Issue 12

    Trade Accelerator for Young Entrepreneurs in Morocco

    08 March 2018

    International Trade Centre, Morocco

  2. Impact brief, Issue 13

    Fostering employment through business support to young entrepreneurs in Lebanon

    08 March 2018

    Berytech

  3. Impact brief, Issue 14

    Maharat Training for Employment

    08 March 2018

    Business Development Center, Jordan

  4. Impact brief, Issue 16

    Realizing Innovation through Social Entrepreneurship

    08 March 2018

    RISE Egypt

  5. Impact brief, Issue 15

    Establishing Day Care Centres in the Private Sector

    08 March 2018

    Ministry of Labour, Jordan