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Decent Work Programme for the occupied Palestinian territory 2023-2025

ILO COOP/SSE participates in the 11th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference hosted by the ICA-AP and Jordan

An ILO delegation attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference co-organized by the International Cooperative Alliance-Asia Pacific Region and the Jordan Cooperative Corporation at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 28-30 April 2024.

ILO leads initiative to rehabilitate key road networks and create decent jobs across Lebanon

The ILO’s Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP), with funding from Germany and in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport, has launched vital road maintenance projects across Lebanon.

ILO and the UK join forces to strengthen the national social protection system in Lebanon

As Lebanon grapples with multiple socio-economic challenges, UK government funding will help the ILO support Lebanese partners in implementing the National Social Protection strategy.

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Road traffic safety for workers in Qatar

Road traffic accidents are among the top most common causes of occupational injuries and deaths in Qatar. This video animation presents simple measures that can save workers’ lives while at work, as well as while commuting to and from work.

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Financial literacy for a Sustainable Future in Iraq

The ILO and the Central Bank of Iraq Launch the Financial Inclusion Week in Southern Iraq under the heading: “Towards Encouraging Savings to Enhance Financial Inclusion," with funding from the Government of Italy.

Women in Sports in Jordan - Goal for Life: Upskilling Fitness Trainers and Personal Trainers

Diagnostic analysis of informality in agriculture, agri-food, and construction

Identifying skills for transitions to formality in the Lebanese agri-food sector

Focus on Dairy Production and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fostering cooperative development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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ILO Director-General calls for national momentum to achieve social justice in Iraq

During a two-day visit, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo held talks with Iraq’s President, Prime Minister, senior Iraqi officials, social partners and youth representatives on advancing social justice and ensuring decent work in Iraq.

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ILO Director-General Houngbo calls for collective action in the Arab states to address growing challenges in the world of work

Gilbert F. Houngbo made his statement at this year’s Arab Labour Conference in Baghdad, where he invited stakeholders in the region to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

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OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.

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Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Arab States Seminar

The Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) held a successful regional workshop in Jordan from 27 to 29 February 2024. The workshop brought together participants from Jordan, Iraq, Syria, the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Yemen, and Lebanon, along with technical specialists from the International Labour Organization (ILO) regional office and Geneva. Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, participants explored various approaches to employment-intensive interventions and their impact on sustainable development in the Arab States region.

The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries

Work-Based Learning Programme for vulnerable communities affected by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria: An Explainer

ILO’s voices

How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity

The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers with work-based learning and new skills, provides support to both employers and workers for creating and retaining new jobs, besides disseminates correct and comprehensive information about the access to formal work and training opportunities. Watch to hear ILO’s project staff speaking about how and why.

ILO and EU delegation visit ENABLE projects in Tripoli, Lebanon

A visit to work-based learning projects in Tripoli highlighted joint efforts by the ILO, the European Union, and national partners to enhance skills and improve employability of individuals.

ILO assessment

Palestinian unemployment rate set to soar to 57 per cent during first quarter of 2024