ILO in the Arab States
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Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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A new chance at employment for Syrian refugees in Jordan
Syrians forced to leave their country because of the war, now living in refugee camps in Jordan, have a new chance at employment. It's thanks to a job fair at an ILO employment centre for refugees, funded by the European Union.
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Developing the care economy can boost employment and equality for Arab women
On International Women’s Day, International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Director for Arab States Dr Ruba Jaradat calls on societies and governments to recognize the contribution of women care workers who uphold our economies and communities.
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International Women’s Day
ILO: Women still less likely to be active in the labour market than men in most of the world
Despite notable progress over the past 20 years, updated ILO figures show persistent inequalities between women and men on access to the labour market, unemployment and conditions at work.
What's new
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Press release
“Decent work for all is crucial for inclusive social and economic development” – ILO Regional Director Jaradat
26 April 2018
Creating immediate jobs alongside improving labour market governance lead to long-term expansion of economic opportunities for Syrian refugees and the communities that host them, said ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat at the Brussels II conference on supporting Syrians and the region.
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Press release
Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
23 April 2018
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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Press release
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
20 April 2018
The meeting begins a three-day visit, Ryder’s first official visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Publications
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The Occupied Palestinian Territory: An Employment Diagnostic Study
This study takes stock of the employment and labour market situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including mapping and assessing existing employment programmes and services, and offers recommendations for informing effective policy development.
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Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration: Middle East Edition
The Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration – Middle East Edition details technical terminology relating to forced labour, human trafficking, displacement, refugees and labour migration, and proposes accurate and neutral alternatives to inflammatory and discriminatory terms commonly used. The glossary also provides a more complete and nuanced understanding of migration.
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Trade Union Reference Manual on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This reference manual, seeks to assist trade union leaders, members and sympathizers, in their engagement in these national strategies for sustainable development.