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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.

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Jordan launches partnership to expand social security protection for own-account workers
Amal Mowafi, ILO Country Coordinator for Jordan, delivers opening remarks at the project launch in Amman, Jordan. 5 November 2026

Jordan launches partnership to expand social security protection for own-account workers

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

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

Publications

ILO PROSPECTS: Results at a glance

Global factsheet (September 2026)

ILO PROSPECTS: Results at a glance

What Drives Social Security Registration? Experimental Evidence from Behavioural Interventions in Jordan’s Estidama++ Programme

ILO Brief

What Drives Social Security Registration? Experimental Evidence from Behavioural Interventions in Jordan’s Estidama++ Programme

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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