News
April 2017
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ILO’s Guy Ryder: Syria refugees need our help – but so do the communities hosting them
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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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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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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ILO launches high level meeting to discuss the future of work in Arab states
03 April 2017
Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, opens the Tripartite Arab Meeting on the Future of Work in Beirut, Lebanon, bringing together government, worker and employer representatives to shed light on forces transforming the world of work in Arab States.
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ILO and Lebanon sign agreement to redouble efforts to promote Decent Work
03 April 2017
The first Lebanon Decent Work Country Programme will govern ILO support to Lebanon’s workers, employers and the Government.
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ILO Chief Guy Ryder to discuss labour issues with Lebanese host communities and Syria refugees, ahead of signature of MOU with Lebanon
02 April 2017
Following the visit, which will also encompass a visit to a community centre for the rehabilitation of child labourers, and the location of a new labour-intensive infrastructure-building project, the ILO, Ministry of Labour and social partners will sign a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation to realize decent work in Lebanon.
March 2017
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New collective agreement will provide better working conditions for mostly women private schools teachers in Jordan
10 March 2017
The collective contract came about after a long negotiation process promoted by the National Committee for Pay Equity chaired by the Ministry of Labour and the Jordanian National Commission for Women and supported by the ILO.
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Most women prefer to be working and the majority of men agree, ILO-Gallup report shows
08 March 2017
New landmark report clearly shows that concerns regarding gender equality and achieving a better work-family balance resonate around the world.
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FENASOL supports ILO outreach to employers of domestic workers in Lebanon
07 March 2017
Lebanese trade unionists meet to discuss strategies for engagement with employers of domestic workers
February 2017
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ILO, Gallup to publish joint report on International Women’s Day
28 February 2017