Resources on Labour migration in Arab States

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

    08 April 2024

    The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.

  2. Access to social protection for Nepalese migrant workers in countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

    28 November 2023

  3. Social protection for migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A regional mapping of provisions on paper and in practice

    28 November 2023

  4. UN Network on Migration in the Arab Region Holds Dialogue on Climate Change, Just Transition and Labour Mobility

    30 October 2023

    The event gathered stakeholders to share and discuss experiences, practices, gaps and needs for a just transition and how to promote climate-related labour mobility through national, regional and cross-regional schemes.

  5. Better Work Jordan: News and Updates

    19 October 2023

    Highlights and insights from January - August 2023

  6. National dialogue raises important questions on prevention and resolution of labour complaints in Jordan

    03 July 2023

    The institutions for resolving labour disputes or complaints form a cornerstone of any sound labour market, preserving and promoting essential principles such as justice, fairness and harmonious relationships in the world of work.

  7. Summary of lessons Learned, Work in Freedom Programme

    25 April 2023

    This document summarises the lessons learned (Parts 1, 2 & 3) by the Work in Freedom Programme, a ten-year bi-regional programme (2013-2023) that aimed to reduce vulnerability to human trafficking and forced labour among women workers in occupations such as domestic work and garment manufacturing.

  8. Regional Dialogue on Climate Change and Migration Nexus in the Arab Region

    03 November 2022

    Discussions examined the impact of climate change on migration patterns and trends to and from the Arab Region and how these patterns impact different vulnerable groups on the move.

  9. The importance of just transitions and labour mobility as mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change

    03 November 2022

    A discussion organized by the ILO examined how climate change has a profound impact on labour markets, displacement and migration, necessitating mitigation and adaptation strategies and decisive action to protect migrant workers and include them in just transition strategies.

  10. Better Work Jordan, national partners discuss need for sustainable MHPSS service delivery to garment workers

    24 March 2022

    Workshop examines key findings of the study, “Assessment of Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Mental Health: The Garment Industry in Jordan”