Amman, June 4 (Petra) — President of the General Federation of
Jordanian Trade Unions Khaled Fanatseh discussed with
Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO)
Gilbert Houngbo ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership to
advance decent work standards for Jordanian workers and address key
labor issues at the national level.

The discussions took place on Wednesday evening on the sidelines of
the 114th session of the International Labor Conference, currently
underway in Geneva.

According to a Federation statement issued Thursday, the two sides
reviewed developments related to Jordan’s Decent Work Country
Program, launched early last month, and discussed mechanisms to
strengthen the role of social partners in implementing its
objectives.

The discussions focused on efforts to support labor policy
development, improve working conditions, and enhance worker
protection and trade union representation.

Fanatseh highlighted initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality
in the labor market, noting that women accounted for 25 percent of
Jordan’s delegation to this year’s International Labor Conference,
reflecting stakeholders’ commitment to advancing women’s
participation and empowerment.

The meeting also addressed regional developments and the impact of
ongoing crises on labor markets and social stability. Participants
underscored the ILO’s role in protecting workers during crises and
emergencies and in supporting countries and communities facing
economic and social challenges.

//Petra// AJ