Resources on International Labour Standards in the Arab States

  1. Labour Law Guide published for Jordanian Garment Sector

    31 July 2013

    Better Work Jordan and Ministry of Labour produce legal guide for garment sector stakeholders.

  2. Guide to Jordanian Labour Law for the Garment Industry

    31 July 2013

    The guide outlines basic Jordanian labour law in non-technical language. It covers areas relating to child labour, trade unions, collective bargaining contracts, labour disputes, discrimination, forced labour, contracts and human resources, wages and benefits, occupational safety and health, working hours and rest periods.

  3. Promotion of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone

    16 May 2013

    This project contributes to the socio-economic development of Jordan by promoting social justice and expanding decent work opportunities through better compliance with fundamental principles and rights at work and the enforcement of national labour legislation.

  4. Arab Employment Forum

    The Forum addresses the broad challenges and opportunities posed by the financial and economic crisis, providing a platform for senior policy-makers and high-level representatives of works and employers from across the Arab region

  5. International Labour Standards Reporting in Kuwait

    A national tripartite workshop to enhance Kuwait’s ability to report on the application of international labour standards.

  6. Strategic Objectives for Decent Work Agenda

    01 February 2013

    The ILO Regional Office for Arab states works to foster social justice with decent work opportunities through sustainable enterprises, higher productivity and growth with equity.

  7. Social justice for a new Arab era: promoting jobs, protection and dialogue in a changing region

    05 November 2012

    Arab states must move towards an inclusive development model of higher productivity and, together with their citizens, forge a new social contract.

  8. Arab Empoyment Forum (Thematic Papers)

    19 October 2009

    The Forum addresses the broad challenges and opportunities posed by the financial and economic crisis, providing a platform for senior policy-makers and high-level representatives of workers and employers from across the Arab region.

  9. Supporting recovery policies through international labour standards and respect for workers’ rights:Issues and challenges for the Arab region

    19 October 2009

  10. Institutions and Policies for Equitable and Efficient Labour Market Governance in the Arab Region

    15 November 2008