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The ILO and Japan conclude project empowering Palestinian women and youth in agriculture
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The ILO and Japan conclude project empowering Palestinian women and youth in agriculture

A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq’s pensions system in line with international labour standards
A construction worker in the streets of Baghdad.

A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq’s pensions system in line with international labour standards

ILO PROSPECTS Lebanon supports social enterprise initiatives in Lebanon
women inside a bakery in Lebanon

ILO PROSPECTS Lebanon supports social enterprise initiatives in Lebanon

Beyond the crisis: strengthening nexus coherence for social protection in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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Beyond the crisis: strengthening nexus coherence for social protection in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The Doha Dialogue Paves the Way for Improved Labor Mobility Governance Between Africa and the Middle East
Participats of the Doha Dialogue

Bridging Continents for the Protection of Migrant Workers

The Doha Dialogue Paves the Way for Improved Labor Mobility Governance Between Africa and the Middle East

Partnership and business training transforms lives of two Syrian Refugees in Egypt
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Our impact, their voices

Partnership and business training transforms lives of two Syrian Refugees in Egypt

ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers
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Press release

ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

Creating a Literary Haven: The Inspiring Story of Hadi Yahya's Bookstore
a bookstore in lebanon

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Creating a Literary Haven: The Inspiring Story of Hadi Yahya's Bookstore

Empowering women through fashion and hygiene: The Nouara Initiative
a fashion store in lebanon

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Empowering women through fashion and hygiene: The Nouara Initiative

Building hope: Syrian farmer Fatima Tarek Al-Ahmad’s efforts to secure a brighter future for her family
refugee family

World Refugee Day

Building hope: Syrian farmer Fatima Tarek Al-Ahmad’s efforts to secure a brighter future for her family

On World Refugee Day, 25-year-old Fatima shares her struggles and strength as the sole family’s breadwinner, showcasing her resilience amid challenges and hard work.

Empowering Yemeni Women in the Contracting Sector: A Leap Towards Gender Equality
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Empowering Yemeni Women in the Contracting Sector: A Leap Towards Gender Equality

ILO EIIP's Green Plan Project: Driving Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Transformation
A landscape image of Kherbet Anafar where the ILO Green project was implemented in Lebanon

ILO EIIP's Green Plan Project: Driving Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Transformation

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
Israeli tank on gaza streets

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme

War propels unemployment to close to 80 per cent and shrinks GDP by 83.5 per cent in the Gaza Strip
People crossing the road in front of a commercial shop destroyed during the war

ILO assessment

War propels unemployment to close to 80 per cent and shrinks GDP by 83.5 per cent in the Gaza Strip

Workers in occupied Arab territories face catastrophic situation: ILO Director-General Houngbo
ILO DG Houngbo attending discussion on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories

Workers in occupied Arab territories face catastrophic situation: ILO Director-General Houngbo

Empowering women and embracing sustainability: Mavia Bakery is transforming Beirut's Culinary Scene
women at a bakery in Lebanon

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Empowering women and embracing sustainability: Mavia Bakery is transforming Beirut's Culinary Scene

Social entrepreneurs in Lebanon successfully grew their businesses through EMDAD, an ILO PROSPECTS-led initiative that offered financial support, personalized coaching, technical training, and networking opportunities, boosting their community and...

Saudi Arabia ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 187 on 4 June 2024: Mr H.E. Eng. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia  and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

International Labour Standards

Saudi Arabia ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries
group of ILO PROSPECTS programme stakeholders

Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries

Sustainable and Inclusive: With ILO, Vengo redefines logistics in North Lebanon
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Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Sustainable and Inclusive: With ILO, Vengo redefines logistics in North Lebanon

ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries
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ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries