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

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

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

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

Discover how Mavia Bakery in Beirut empowers women chefs and champions sustainability by using local, heirloom grains.

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

The visit enabled participants from Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon to exchange knowledge and best practices on their experience with the Job Search Club training programme.

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

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

Discover Vengo, Lebanon's first eco-friendly delivery service, revolutionizing logistics with its innovative approach and community focus.

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

With ILO’s support refugee brothers build their dream business in Egypt

By providing access to business development training and financial support, the ILO PROSPECTS programme in Egypt supported Mustafa and Muqueem, Syrian brothers and refugees in Egypt to start their own business and even generate employment. 

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Zero Waste Community: Transforming Lebanon's Garbage Crisis into Opportunity

Discover how Nibal Daouq's Zero Waste Community is transforming Lebanon's waste management, promoting sustainability, and fostering green citizenship.

ILO participates in the 11th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference hosted by the ICA-AP and Jordan

ILO leads initiative to rehabilitate key road networks and create decent jobs across Lebanon

ILO and the UK join forces to strengthen the national social protection system in Lebanon

Press Release

Financial literacy for a Sustainable Future in Iraq

Fostering cooperative development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Press Release

ILO Director-General calls for national momentum to achieve social justice in Iraq

News item

ILO Director-General Houngbo calls for collective action in the Arab states to address growing challenges in the world of work

OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries

Work-Based Learning Programme for vulnerable communities affected by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria: An Explainer