Resources on Social security in the Arab States
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COVID-19: The multiple and protracted crises impacting labour markets in Arab States- A regional initiative
01 October 2020
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO in the Arab States has been leading a regional initiative to better understand the impact of the crisis on vulnerable workers, including Syrian refugees and host community members and on enterprises. This is being done through a series of rapid assessments conducted jointly with humanitarian and development partners in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon - three Arab States which host a large number of Syrian refugees.
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ILO Response to the Beirut Blast: A decent work approach for quick recovery and job creation (Update September 2020)
29 September 2020
The ILO promotes the principle that employment, livelihoods and decent work are key to the successful recovery and reintegration of crisis-affected people, and this guides the ILO’s response to the Beirut blast.
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Improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities
28 September 2020
The PROSPECTS partnership is spearheaded by the Government of the Netherlands, bringing together the ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Bank. It seeks to develop a new paradigm in responding to forced displacement crises, by improving access to employment, education and protection.
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ILO Response to the Beirut Blast: A decent work approach for quick recovery and job creation
14 August 2020
On August 4 2020, a massive explosion ripped through the Port of Beirut, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands more injured and homeless. The ILO response programme contributes to the UN Flash Appeal under the Emergency Response Framework to address the consequences of the explosion, from immediate needs to recovery and reconstruction.
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ILO and Kurdistan Region of Iraq pledge to support formal employment for forcibly displaced persons and host communities
11 August 2020
The ILO and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq sign an agreement to support job creation through the establishment and upscaling of Ministry-run employment service centres.
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COVID-19 crisis in Iraq disproportionately affects young workers and the informally employed
16 July 2020
A new rapid assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on households and enterprises in Iraq highlights the devastating effects of the pandemic on vulnerable workers and their households and on small-scale businesses.
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Rapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Populations and Small-Scale Enterprises in Iraq
16 July 2020
The objective of the assessment is to highlight the immediate effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable workers and their households, particularly on issues related to employment, income, economic conditions, and prospects for the immediate future. In addition, the assessment addresses the effects of the pandemic on small-scale enterprises, including how they are adapting to the challenges that the pandemic presents and the implications for their employees.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees, host communities and enterprises in Jordan and Lebanon
28 June 2020
Recent assessments by the ILO highlight emerging challenges facing vulnerable workers and businesses as a result of the pandemic.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon
28 June 2020
This brief provides evidence of the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.
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COVID-19 and the World of Work: Building a better future of work
28 June 2020
The ILO will host largest ever online gathering of workers, employers and governments to discuss how to address the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ILO Global Summit (1-2 and 7-9 July 2020) will consist of five regional events and three global events.