National Policies on Disability Easy Read versions

06 June 2017

ILO joins in commemorating the “World Day Against Child Labour”

06 June 2017

ILO News (Lusaka): The International Labor organization (ILO) joins the rest of the world in commemorating World day Against Child Labour. On this day the plight of children caught up in conflicts and disasters, and those who are at particular risk of child labour are highlighted. Solutions to curb the predicament are shared and implemented by governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world.

African Regional Meeting on Labour Statistics concludes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

06 June 2017

Delegates emphasise on harmonised approach in data production, analysis and dissemination in order to foster coherence in statistical methodologies and practices in the region

Turning Zambia’s trash into employment opportunities

06 June 2017

Zambia is turning waste management into employment generating schemes.

A Greener future will not be decent by definition, but by Design- ILO Director General

06 June 2017

Climate change occurs as a result of human activity which for the most part, is work or work-related. The working poor, the self-employed and those in informal, seasonal and casual work who often lack adequate social protection and have limited alternarive income opportunities, are highly dependant on climate sensitive resources such as water and food supplies.

National Policies on Disability and Social Protection – Easy Read versions

06 June 2017

Lusaka: Two national policy documents namely the Zambia National Policy on Disability and the Zambia National Social Protection Policy have been translated into Easy to Read versions. The Easy Read translations have been developed with the intention of making the content of the policies easy to understand for anyone. Easy Read documents are often used to make information more accessible and easy to understand to people with learning disabilities, but these versions have been produced for the public at large and is meant for anyone who wants to familiarize with the topics in a more reader friendly and simple English. The translations have been undertaken in the framework of the GRZ UN Joint Programme on Social Protection in Zambia as a measure to increase awareness of the National Social Protection Policy and the rights of persons with disabilities and as examples of providing information in an accessible format.

Apprentices to deliver Hopley’s first clinic

06 June 2017

Zimbabwe has faced challenges in extending and maintaining infrastructure, particularly public housing and social service structures. According to the Ministry of National Housing and Special Amenities, there are approximately 1.2 million people on the government's national housing waiting list. There are numerous Government crafted plans to roll out public housing schemes, however, resource constraints have slowed down progress.

ILO marks the World Day against Child Labour 2017 with songs

05 June 2017

The ILO Cairo Office celebrated the World Day against Child Labour on 4 June 2017 with a unique musical performance of “Children of Egypt Choir” led by the international Maestro Selim Sahab.

ILO supports First National Dialogue on Social Protection Floors in Liberia

05 June 2017

ILO is working with the Government of Liberia to ensure social protection mechanism in the country mitigates against social risk, vulnerability and other social factors for individuals.

The International Labour Organization and the Government of Sierra Leone join forces to promote Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

05 June 2017

ILO signs Memorandum of Understanding to pledge its support for the development of the MSME sector in Sierra Leone.

National Workshop on Implementation of Recommendation 204 in South Africa

Concerning transition from the Informal Economy to the Formal economy

Promotion of Decent Work in the Rural Economy and Facilitating Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy in Lesotho

Sensitization workshop on recommendation 204 concerning transition from the informal to the formal economy and validation of a report on diagnostic analysis of the rural and informal economy

Young people take the lead in the provision of infrastructure in Hopley

01 June 2017

The name, Hopley may conjure some positive feelings, however, the daily realities for its estimated 200 000 residents is far from bearable. The residential area, one of the new settlements on the outskirts of Harare faces a huge infrastructure backlog. The roads remain inaccessible, getting clean water is a daily challenge and a few households have electricity. Huge segments of the population struggle to get education and training or access health care when in need.

ILO partners with ECOWAS on labour migration

30 May 2017

ILO builds the capacity of ECOWAS members on governance of labour migration

African countries challenged to develop new framework for work and labour statistics

30 May 2017

Representatives from 35 African countries discuss labour market data priorities ahead of the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians

ILO Commends Nigeria on its Preparation for International Labour Conference

29 May 2017

As part of its preparation for the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference, the ILO constituents in Nigeria organized a workshop to prepare Nigeria’s delegates to the conference for effective and fruitful participation.

Training of Labour Inspectors in Maseru, Lesotho

26 May 2017

Training on ILO Conventions, application and interpretation of the labour law

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How Kenya’s construction industry boosts green jobs and housing

26 May 2017

Innovative ILO project aims to reduce Kenya’s vulnerability to climate risks and improve livelihoods among traditional pastoralist communities.

US Department of Labor supports the development of a sustainable vanilla sector in Madagascar

25 May 2017

ILO welcomes the Maputo Consensus on safety and health in the oil and gas industry in sub-Saharan Africa

19 May 2017

With the support of the ILO, governments, employers and workers from sub-Saharan African countries agreed to promote safer workplaces, productivity, decent work and inclusive economic growth in the industry.