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Workers clearing rubble caused by the earthquake in Syria. © ILO- Aleppo- October2023

The Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) has been a member of the ILO since 1947 and has ratified 51 ILO Conventions, including nine core Conventions, with Convention 187 on Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention yet to be ratified. In February 2023, the ILO reinstated its physical presence in Syria, with the appointment of a Country Coordinator. This will allow the ILO to expand its work in Syria, and work closely with constituents and the UN, as a member of UNCT, to promote decent work principles and increase employment opportunities.

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ILO holds training of trainers workshop on occupational safety and health in Syria
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ILO holds training of trainers workshop on occupational safety and health in Syria

Brussels VIII Conference: Fostering inclusive recovery in Syria through the private sector
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Brussels VIII Conference: Fostering inclusive recovery in Syria through the private sector

Projects and programmes

Supporting Resilience and Social Cohesion with Decent Livelihood Opportunities

Supporting Resilience and Social Cohesion with Decent Livelihood Opportunities

Expanding Social insurance for agricultural workers in the Arab region

Social Protection

Expanding Social insurance for agricultural workers in the Arab region

Events

Social protection for migrant workers in the Arab region: Good practices and challenges

Arab Social Protection Compass Webinar series: Part II

Social protection for migrant workers in the Arab region: Good practices and challenges

Publications

Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States

Regional Report

Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States

ILO in Syria Early recovery through community resilience in earthquake-hit areas (February – December 2023)

Factsheet

ILO in Syria Early recovery through community resilience in earthquake-hit areas (February – December 2023)

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Tomoki Watanabe 

ILO Syria Country Coordinator

ILO activities in Syria are coordinated by the ILO in the Arab States Office, based in Beirut.

Aresco Centre - Justinien Street - Kantari
P.O.Box 11-4088 Riad Solh 1107-2150
Beirut – Lebanon

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