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June 25th, 2018 - 09:56 GMT

Jordan Launches Campaign to Fight Child Labour in Kingdom

The Ministry of Labour on Sunday launched an “extensive” inspection campaign aimed at combating child labour on all industrial, service and commercial establishments across the Kingdom, amid reports of “doubled rates” of the phenomenon.

Official reports show that unemployment among men in Jordan stands at 13.9 percent - for women the figure increases to 33 percent. (AFP)

June 4th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Jordan's Unemployment Rate Hits Highest Level in 25 Years

A total of 288 labor protests were organised in Jordan in 2016, up from 236 protests in the previous year, which could suggest a decline in the socio-economic situation in Jordan. (AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)

April 11th, 2017 - 10:14 GMT

Jordan sees 22 percent rise in labor protests in 2016: Report

The Labour Ministry said the rise in child employment was linked to the influx of Syrian refugees into the Kingdom. (UNHCR)

June 12th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Child labor in Jordan has tripled over last ten years

Half of Zaatari's children are not in school because they are working illegally. (Twitter)

February 29th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

Refugee child labor on the rise in Jordan but new employment proposal brings hope

December 30th, 2014 - 04:55 GMT

Jordan's one percent: new study reveals what its like to be a disabled employee in the Kindgom

The poll, which included a sample of 1,200 families in the country’s 12 governorates, addressed Jordanians’ satisfaction of five main rights.

December 3rd, 2014 - 02:00 GMT