Mobile work permit units in remote locations
Jordan
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This video story shows how the PROSPECTS team and partners launched mobile work-permit units to provide essential employment services in remote areas of Jordan.
In Jordan, many agricultural and construction workers in remote areas face limited access to employment services. To address this, the ILO, in partnership with agricultural cooperatives and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions, introduced mobile work-permit units, which bring employment services directly to workers in hard-to-reach locations, improving accessibility and inclusion.
Through these mobile units, workers can apply for or renew work permits free of charge, with gender-sensitive services available to better support women. Additionally, the ILO and its partners have conducted awareness sessions targeting both workers and employers, further strengthening protections and opportunities in the agriculture and construction sectors.
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