ILO in Africa
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International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour — beyond commitments to action
An interview with Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, on the occasion of the launch of the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, which took place on January 21, 2021.
What's new
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Film director wins ILO prize for gender based violence documentary
25 November 2020
The winning short film touches on fundamental gender and child rights’ issues addressed by the International Labour Organization.
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Child labour is an affront to our common values
20 November 2020
The universal ratification of the ILO’s Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour is a positive step for Africa’s children says Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa.
Key resources
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Report
Report on Labour Migration Statistics in Africa (Second Edition)
This publication demonstrates the sustained commitment of the African Union Commission to provide member states, regional economic communities and partners with tools that can help them make meaningful decisions on migration governance.
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Wages in Africa
Recent trends in average wages, gender pay gaps and wage disparities
This study, which complements the ILO’s Global Wage Report 2018/19, focuses on wage trends in Africa.
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Success Africa IV
Delivering excellent decent work results in Africa
The ILO Regional Office for Africa launched its new flagship publication entitled "Success Africa IV: Working together for a better Africa"
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HIV/ADIS
Fighting AIDS and transforming lives in Africa
The ILO, in partnership with Sida, implemented an innovative economic empowerment program for vulnerable communities in Southern and East Africa.
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Labour Migration
Labour Migration Governance in Africa
How to link migration and mobility issues of Africa with sustainable development goals.