PILOT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR THE LABOUR INSPECTORATE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OF LABOUR STANDARDS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SPNT/DRC)

31 January 2023

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the pilot strategic planning workshop for the labour inspectorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo was held from January 9 to 20, 2023 as part of the SPNT/DRC project. This 40-month project, funded by the US Government through its Department of Labour (USDOL), aims to provide technical support to the Government of the DRC and social partners to make progress on issues of compliance with labour standards.

A first step in building the capacity of the labour inspectorate in the Democratic Republic of Congo

31 January 2023

THAMM programme opened its second Regional Conference on mobility schemes between North African and European countries

30 January 2023

ACCEL Africa partners unite to share vital knowledge on combating child labour in Cocoa and Gold Mining value chains in Cote d’Ivoire

27 January 2023

The objectives of the knowledge sharing event were to review the project's interventions, share knowledge, lessons, best practices, and challenges related to the implementation of the ACCEL Africa project, and develop roadmaps and recommendations.

Due Diligence training to eliminate child labour in Uganda

27 January 2023

Through the training, participants were able to reflect on the specific challenges that they face and learned how to use different practical tools to implement in practice the different steps in a child labour due diligence process by which companies identify, prevent, manage and account for the negative impact occurring in their operations or value chains.

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Education empowered me to fight for women’s rights in Kenya

27 January 2023

When Mary Nkisonkoi was given an opportunity to advocate for women’s rights in her Maasai community, she aimed high and now represents women’s community groups across the Great Rift Valley in Kenya.

Strengthening apprenticeship systems in the informal economy in Africa to promote quality, innovation and transitions to formality

First official visit to Africa by ILO Director-General Houngbo

25 January 2023

During his stay, he will hold talks with Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, as well as with the Senegalese authorities in charge of labour issues.

Consortium aims to create green, sustainable jobs for migrants, returnees, IDPs in Ethiopia

20 January 2023

The ILO Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) on “Addressing Drivers and Facilitating Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the Contexts of Disasters and Climate Change in the IGAD Region” conducted validation workshop in Dessie with stakeholders from local government, community representatives and unions back in December.

Opportunities and challenges on Labour Migration: An Experience-Sharing Forum among East African Countries to be held in Zanzibar, Tanzania

20 January 2023

Promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in the extractive industry in Mozambique

19 January 2023

The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources along with employers’ organizations, trade unions, enterprises and other stakeholders engaged in a vibrant dialogue on the guidance of the MNE Declaration in the extractive industries in Mozambique.

The Model Workplace Programme champions SGBV and Harassment in the workplace in Zimbabwe!

18 January 2023

The Country Office is participating in the Spotlight Initiative – an EU supported programme, which is a global partnership to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. The programme is an integrated package of interventions across six pillars which are: legislative and policy frameworks; institutional strengthening; prevention and social norms; delivery of quality essential services; data availability and capacities and supporting the women’s movement.

The Government of Nigeria convenes a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Labour Market Information System (LMIS)

18 January 2023

With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and within the framework of FAIRWAY global programmme, the Government of Nigeria has facilitated a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Labour Market Information System (LMIS) from 11th - 14th of October 2022

Support the design and development of a multi-country monitoring, evaluation and knowledge learning system for ProAgro YOUTH

17 January 2023

The ILO is seeking to recruit a service provider (firm) to support the design and development of a multi-country monitoring, evaluation and knowledge learning system for the “ProAgro YOUTH: Support to integrated agribusiness hubs in Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar and Malawi” project.

International Labour Organization (ILO) Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon arrives in Zambia today to attend the annual Retreat for ILO Directors in Africa which will be held in Lusaka from 18 to 20 January 2023.

15 January 2023

Prior to the Retreat, which is being held under the theme: ‘Delivering of the 2019 Abidjan Declaration for ILO constituents in Africa and implementation of the Global Coalition on Social Justice’, Ms. Samuel-Olonjuwon will hold high-level meetings with the Government and Tripartite partners among them; the Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) and the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU).

ILO Regional Director for Africa Visits AfDB-ILO Custom Mercury Free Gold Milling Plant in Zimbabwe

11 January 2023

As part of her mission to Zimbabwe, the Assistant Director General and Regional Director of the ILO, Ms Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, visited an AfDB funded project site in Guruve district, where the ILO has supported the establishment of a custom mercury free gold milling plant.

Botswana ratifies two key conventions on labour inspection

10 January 2023

Botswana is the 149th country to ratify Convention No. 81 and the 56th to ratify Convention No. 129 promoting an effective system of labour inspection in commerce and industry, as well as agriculture.

How dialogue can help address challenges to informality for refugees and host communities in Kenya

05 January 2023

Following the release of an assessment report by ILO PROSPECTS, government, employers and informal workers representatives agree on strategies to support the transition to formality, advance inclusive economic development and sustainable livelihoods.

Interview: Q&A with Alexio Musindo, Country Director for ILO in the Horn of Africa

22 December 2022

With this edition of the “ILO in the Horn” newsletter, we have discussed with the Country Director on major successes and challenges of the country office in the year 2022 with exclusive focus on Ethiopia.

Successful Milestones in Programmes: BRMM Reintegration Work - Beneficiaries’ Testimony

22 December 2022