In the media
2018
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Arab Labour Conference, Cairo
Private sector holds key to future employment growth in the Arab region - ILO Regional Director
11 April 2018
At the 45th Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, ILO Regional Director for Arab States, Ruba Jaradat, addressed the one-week event during its opening session and met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the Director-General of the Arab Labour Organization and with ministers and social partners from the Arab world.
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Op-Ed
Developing the care economy can boost employment and equality for Arab women
08 March 2018
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.
2017
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331st ILO Governing Body
ILO Governing Body welcomes Qatar’s commitment to bolster migrant worker rights
08 November 2017
At its 331st Session, the ILO’s Governing Body recognized progress made by Qatar, and welcomed its commitment to ensuring fundamental principles and rights at work for all workers and the resulting breakthrough to end the “kafala” sponsorship system.
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Press release
ILO’s Ruba Jaradat meets Jordanian Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki
25 October 2017
Jaradat confirms ILO plans to establish and manage a specialised vocational training centre, to train practitioners on developing the skills of youth in line with labour market needs.
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Decent Work in Arab States
ILO and Oman pledge to continue advancing decent work in the Sultanate
09 June 2017
The ILO and tripartite partners sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference in Geneva to develop new Oman Decent Work Country Programme for 2017-2019.
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Press release
Together we can build a brighter future of work for the Arab region – ILO
26 April 2017
The Tripartite Arab Meeting on the Future of Work brought together government, worker and employer representatives, along with youth and private sector leaders, to explore the forces transforming the world of work in Arab States, and to discuss the best policies and actions needed to create a better future of work.
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Video
Syria's refugees need our help, and so do the communities hosting them - ILO's Guy Ryder
13 April 2017
Over six years into the Syria conflict, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the local communities hosting them are finding it difficult to cope with the dire economic and labour market challenges brought about by the influx of vast numbers of refugees. ILO Director-General Guy Ryder visited Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley to meet first-hand some of those affected by the crisis.
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Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region Conference
ILO launches “Jobs Make the Difference” report
05 April 2017
The ILO, in partnership with UNDP and WFP, launches a report which focuses on expanding economic opportunities for Syrian Refugees and host Communities in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.
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Press release
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder meets Lebanese President Michel Aoun
03 April 2017
The meeting was held at the presidential Baabda Palace in the capital Beirut, during Ryder’s first official visit to Lebanon
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Statement
The future of work in Arab states: Working together for growth, peace and resilience
31 March 2017
In a region facing a unique set of challenges, International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Director for Arab States Dr. Ruba Jaradat says Arab governments, workers and employers must work together to ensure a future of decent work and social justice.