The men of Jordan’s garment sector
13 November 2017. Jordan – The garment industry is female-dominated, and around 80 per cent of the 60 million workers globally are...
Better Work pre-departure training quells garment migrant workers’ fear of the unknown
A Better Work course and brochure gives migrant workers a clear idea of what to expect in their new country of residence
UN agencies join forces to help Syrians work in Jordan’s manufacturing sector
UN task force to improve living and working conditions of Syrian refugees in Jordan
Better Work Jordan and Social Security Corporation sign agreement to improve workplace safety
Enhanced cooperation between the two agencies will guarantee a safer working environment for thousands of workers in Jordan.
From policy to practice: A new garment sector alliance in Jordan will create opportunities for refugees
A new garment sector-wide alliance in Jordan aims to create economic opportunities, improve the lives of refugees caught up in the Syrian crisis and help their host countries
Better Work Jordan: Influence and action
Since 2009 BWJ and its stakeholders have reached a number of significant milestones including fundamental human and labour rights goals.
Mandatory public compliance disclosures introduced for Jordan’s factories
New public disclosure programme to start in Jordan.
Factory dormitories open to inspection: A milestone for tens of thousands of garment workers in Jordan
Jordan signs milestone agreement for the inspection of factory dormitories
On-site nurseries: helping Jordanian mothers at work
Better Work Jordan and local stakeholders are calling for the creation of workplace nurseries to help mothers continue their careers
Better Work’s impact assessment results praised at the United Nations
Ambassadors from Indonesia and Jordan spoke about their countries’ experiences as beneficiaries of the programme
