News
June 2018
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ILO, EU delegation visits employment centre offering decent jobs to Jordanian and Syrian jobseekers
20 June 2018
The centre, which is funded by the EU, is part of a series of offices being set up across the country by the ILO to help connect Syrian refugees and Jordanian jobseekers with employers. A total of 1,015 people, 26 per cent of whom are women, have so far found jobs through the centres.
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Iraq completes its ratification of all ILO Fundamental Conventions
04 June 2018
On the sidelines of the 107th International Labour Conference, Iraq completes ratification of ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize.
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The ILO and Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation on strengthening labour market administration
01 June 2018
A new cooperation initiative will support the Ministry in labour market analysis, policy and capacity development.
May 2018
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ILO: Unemployment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory world’s highest
30 May 2018
The ILO’s annual report on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories calls for dialogue and a joint search for solutions to bring about decent work.
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ILO head urges renewed spirit of tripartism to tackle world of work challenges
28 May 2018
International Labour Conference to address a range of issues, including workplace violence, women at work, social dialogue, application of standards and development cooperation.
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24 million jobs to open up in the green economy
14 May 2018
ILO flagship report estimates job losses and job creation as the world moves to a greener economy.
April 2018
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More than 60 per cent of the world’s employed population are in the informal economy
30 April 2018
A new ILO report shows that 2 billion people work informally, most of them in emerging and developing countries. The majority lack social protection, rights at work and decent working conditions.
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ILO inaugurates its first project office in Qatar
30 April 2018
The office will support implementation of a comprehensive technical cooperation programme on working conditions and labour rights in Qatar.
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Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
27 April 2018
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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“Decent work for all is crucial for inclusive social and economic development” – ILO Regional Director Jaradat
26 April 2018
Creating immediate jobs alongside improving labour market governance lead to long-term expansion of economic opportunities for Syrian refugees and the communities that host them, said ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat at the Brussels II conference on supporting Syrians and the region.