Palestine refugees in Lebanon
The ILO advocates for Palestinian refugees right to work and social protection in Lebanon
The ILO and the Committee for the Employment of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon release a series of advocacy materials and mark the inception of a local NGO dedicated to Palestinian employment in Lebanon.
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In partnership with the Committee for the Employment of Palestinian Refugees (CEP) in Lebanon, the ILO will launch a series of research and advocacy materials and targeted publications to promote the right of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon to work and to social protection. The Resource Center for Employment Promotion (R-CEP), a new non-governmental organization aimed at promoting employment for Palestinians in Lebanon, will also be launched during the event.
The materials disseminated at the event include:
- Analytical report on the Palestinian labour force in Lebanon;
- a financial assessment on the cost of providing health care coverage under Lebanon National Social Security Fund;
- a practical guide for Palestinian workers in Lebanon,
- policy briefs on major issues facing Palestinian employment in Lebanon,
- a set of four creative info-graphics;
- audiovisual material for television; and
- a documentary film.