Iraq
Iraq has been a member of the ILO since 1932 and has ratified 72 ILO Conventions (of which 56 are in force), including nine out of the ten fundamental Conventions. Since 2004, the ILO and Iraq’s government, workers’ organizations and employers’ organizations have worked closely as part of the post-war reconstruction effort to bolster Decent Work and develop the labour market across the different areas of the country.
Latest news and stories
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
Labour statistics
National labour market statistics for the last year from the ILOSTAT database
Projects and programmes
Towards more and better employment through enhanced support to private sectors in southern Iraq – with a focus on green business
Increasing Access to Employment Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Population in Basra City in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Development Cooperation Dashboard
The dashboard offers interactive visualisations of ILO development cooperation projects in Iraq.
Events
Event
Training of trainers on financial education to empower youth and entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq, with support from Italy.
Publications
Iraq National Strategy to prevent and reduce inequalities in the World of Work (2024-2028)
ILO in Iraq Periodical Newsletter- 2023
All resources
Browse our catalogue of resources from or about Iraq and filter by topic or sector.
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Contact
Maha Kattaa
ILO Iraq Country Programme Coordinator
- Email: kattaa@ilo.org
ILO activities in Iraq 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
- Email: beirut@ilo.org
Phone: + 961-1-752400