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Jordan has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1956 and has actively engaged in improving labour standards. It has ratified 26 ILO conventions, including 7 Fundamental Conventions, 3 Governance Conventions, and 16 Technical Conventions. These commitments reflect Jordan's focus on promoting decent work, social dialogue, and labour rights. Key labour market issues in Jordan include high unemployment, especially among youth and women, and challenges related to the employment of Syrian refugees. The ILO supports Jordanian nationals and non-Jordanians including refugees and migrant workers, enhancing social and labour protections, promoting equitable employment conditions and strengthening their equitable participation in the labour markets. The ILO has been a crucial partner in addressing these concerns, working on initiatives aimed at enhancing social protection and creating sustainable jobs.

Latest news and stories

Jordan brings young people and employment counsellors together to improve employment services
Representatives of the Ministry of Labour, ILO and partner institutions gather for the Youth NEET Steering Committee meeting in Amman, Jordan. 22 October 2026.

Y-NEET project

Jordan brings young people and employment counsellors together to improve employment services

Jordan and ILO sign new agreement to strengthen labour governance and support decent work and a resilient garment sector
Jordanian Minister of Transport and Minister of Labour H.E. Prof. Nidal Katamine  shaking hands with ILO Regional Director for the Arab States, Dr. Ruba Jaradat during the signing of the partnership agreement in Amman, Jordan. 19 October 2026

Jordan and ILO sign new agreement to strengthen labour governance and support decent work and a resilient garment sector

Projects and programmes

Transforming Social Insurance for Own-Account Workers in Jordan

Project

Transforming Social Insurance for Own-Account Workers in Jordan

Towards a More Inclusive Social Security System in Jordan

Project

Towards a More Inclusive Social Security System in Jordan

Events

Strengthening Cross-Border Trade Union Cooperation for the Protection of Migrant Workers in Jordan

ITCILO webinar series

Strengthening Cross-Border Trade Union Cooperation for the Protection of Migrant Workers in Jordan

Publications

ILO PROSPECTS: Results at a glance

Global factsheet (September 2026)

ILO PROSPECTS: Results at a glance

Impact evaluation of behaviourally informed awareness campaigns to expand social security coverage in Jordan

Findings from Firm-Level Data

Impact evaluation of behaviourally informed awareness campaigns to expand social security coverage in Jordan

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Amal Mowafy

ILO Jordan Country Coordinator & Senior Regional Employment Policy Specialist

ILO office in Jordan

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Jordan building

Al Sharif Abdul Hamid Sharaf St 62, 64, Shmeisani, Amman

PO Box 942299, Amman 11194

ILO activities in Jordan are coordinated by the ILO in the Arab States Office, based in Beirut.

Aresco Centre - Justinien Street - Kantari
P.O.Box 11-4088 Riad Solh 1107-2150
Beirut – Lebanon