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ILO and GCC join forces to advance decent work and sustainable development in the Gulf States
GCC-ILO Partnership

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ILO and GCC join forces to advance decent work and sustainable development in the Gulf States

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

The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.

Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers
A group of men and women line up from the GCC countries during a meeting for a photo pose

Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers

ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
A migrant worker cuts through a metal rod at a construction site.

ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

ILO and Bahrain Ministry of Labour validate the country's first ever occupational health and safety profile
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Press release

ILO and Bahrain Ministry of Labour validate the country's first ever occupational health and safety profile

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills

The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia

The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia

ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work

ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work

ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...

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ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...

ILO and SDC launch new programme to protect migrant workers in vulnerable situations in the Arab States, with a focus on workers from Africa
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ILO and SDC launch new programme to protect migrant workers in vulnerable situations in the Arab States, with a focus on workers from Africa

Protecting the most vulnerable: Why protecting the rights of migrant workers remains a critical priority

Protecting the most vulnerable: Why protecting the rights of migrant workers remains a critical priority

Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region
A mixed delegation from ILO, UNWOMEN and OECD pose for a group photo

Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region

FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States

FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States

Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour
A child laborour working on soil, kneeling, in Lebanon

Middle East and North Africa

Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour

“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth

Domestic workers

“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth

“Thank you Soma - شكراَ صوما”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth

Domestic workers

“Thank you Soma - شكراَ صوما”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth

ILO and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry convene training on worker welfare for construction companies

ILO and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry convene training on worker welfare for construction companies

Awareness creation workshop on response measures in Bahrain: Maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative impacts

UNFCCC - ILO Partnership

Awareness creation workshop on response measures in Bahrain: Maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative impacts

Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers

Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers

ILO launches journalism fellowship to improve reporting on labour migration in the Arab States

ILO launches journalism fellowship to improve reporting on labour migration in the Arab States