Lebanon

Lebanon is hosting the ILO Regional Office for Arab States, and the ILO has an active programme of collaboration with the constituents in the country, focused around social protection and employment for the most vulnerable. For over a decade, the country has hosted a large number of Syrian refugees and is currently experiencing a deep socio-economic crisis. More recently, Lebanon is facing a significant displacement crisis due to the armed conflict that has intensified since late September 2024. Upon the request of the Government, ILO contributes to the emergency response, in line with the ILO’s role in the humanitarian–development–peace nexus. The focus is on expanding access to social security and linking cash assistance to national systems, as well as on the immediate creation of short-term jobs in services to the displaced population. At the same time, the ILO and constituents are looking ahead to ensure a strong Decent Work focus in the eventual recovery that will get underway.

Joumana Karame

Programme Analyst
Regional Programme Services for Lebanon

• Email: karame@ilo.org

ILO activities in Lebanon 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