ILO in Africa
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International Women's Day
When women rise, Africa rises!
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, ILO Regional Director for Africa, calls for everyone to not just celebrate progress in achieving gender equality, but to also ignite further action.
What's new
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Driving a sustainable and inclusive digital transformation for decent work
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Centenary Declaration: A historic pact to advance social justice in Ethiopia
29 March 2024
The Centenary Declaration has forwarded several crucial recommendations that can be translated into game changing programs, projects, and initiatives.
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Turning adversity into opportunity: A migrant returnee’s entrepreneurial success
29 March 2024
Seleshi’s aspirations reflect his resilience and determination to transform his circumstances and build a better future for himself and his family through entrepreneurship.
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Cultivating new leaders in Ethiopia’s largest industrial park
29 March 2024
ILO’s Women Leadership Development Program is helping a handful of factory workers in the Ethiopia’s garment sector thrive professionally and economically.
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Launch of the first global strategic compliance plan in Abidjan
28 March 2024
This crucial initiative, designed to cover the three years 2023-2025, aims to address significant challenges in respecting and realizing the rights of workers in Côte d'Ivoire, with a particular focus on the agricultural, commerce, industry, as well as buildings and public works sectors.
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A labour roadmap for Africa
The Abidjan Declaration
Conclusions of the 14th Africa Regional Meeting, 2019.
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Labour standards and legislations in Africa
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See which countries in Africa have ratified ILO Conventions
NORMLEX Database
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Browse national labour, social security and related human rights legislations
NATLEX Database