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African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers
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African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers

More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...

Beyond the training room: Building factory ownership through people
Denim jeans undergoing a finishing process at Eroğlu Manufacturing Studio in Ismailia, Egypt.

Better Work Egypt

Beyond the training room: Building factory ownership through people

Sustainable workplace improvement does not end when trainings conclude. Through Better Work Egypt's Factory Ambassador Programme, factory representatives are applying new skills, strengthening workplace dialogue and taking greater ownership of...

From job search to opportunity: Supporting young people’s pathways to employment
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ILO PROSPECTS Egypt

From job search to opportunity: Supporting young people’s pathways to employment

Through the ILO Job Search Club global methodology and continued engagement with employers, the Employment Pathways programme of ILO PROSPECTS in Egypt is supporting young people to take a more active approach to finding work and connect with...

African tripartite partners advance policy pathways for decent work in displacement at regional meeting
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African tripartite partners advance policy pathways for decent work in displacement at regional meeting

The International Labour Organization along with governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations discussed more inclusive labour markets benefiting refugees and host communities during a regional forum.

PROSPECTS Africa Forum launches regional dialogue on decent work and forced displacement
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PROSPECTS Africa Forum launches regional dialogue on decent work and forced displacement

The three-day regional forum brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, regional institutions and development partners to advance policy solutions that expand decent work opportunities for refugees and host communities.

ILO welcomes BRICS focus on social protection, women’s labour force participation, formalization and future-ready labour markets
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BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM), 15-16 July 2026

ILO welcomes BRICS focus on social protection, women’s labour force participation, formalization and future-ready labour markets

India's leadership in advancing labour and employment priorities during its BRICS Presidency is praised as ILO pledges continued support for BRICS cooperation on decent work.

Old Skills for new technologies?

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Old Skills for new technologies?

AI has major implications for the skills workers need to access quality jobs. This article argues that foundational skills, more so than AI expertise, will be central for workforces to navigate this transformation.

Egypt strengthens social health protection to advance universal health coverage
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Social protection

Egypt strengthens social health protection to advance universal health coverage

Egypt has taken another step towards strengthening its social health protection system and advancing universal health coverage through enhanced institutional capacities and stronger collaboration among the national institutions responsible for...

Southern Mediterranean countries explore new pathways for young people not in employment, education or training to reconnect with...
Participants seated around tables engage in small-group discussions during an interactive workshop session. Training materials, notebooks and documents are spread across the tables, while a presentation on youth pathways and service delivery is displayed on a screen in the background.

Y-NEET project

Southern Mediterranean countries explore new pathways for young people not in employment, education or training to reconnect with...

Through regional peer learning and practical exchanges in Catalonia, representatives from ministries and public employment services across the Southern Mediterranean explored approaches to better reach, support and engage young people not in...

ILO supports workplace safety and productivity in Egypt’s marble and leather tanning clusters
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Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt

ILO supports workplace safety and productivity in Egypt’s marble and leather tanning clusters

Workers and managers in Egypt's Shaq Al-Tho’ban marble cluster and Robbiki Leather City are identifying workplace risks, improving organization and strengthening cooperation to support safer and more productive enterprises.

Tripartite partners exchange good practices on OSH policies

Tripartite partners exchange good practices on OSH policies

A subregional workshop in Turin brought together tripartite partners from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia to discuss national occupational safety and health policies and labour inspection mechanisms.

Egypt advances employer-led skills governance in tourism sector
A birds-eye view of Egypt's Nile River showing a cruise boat in the water and restaurants and hotels.

Egypt advances employer-led skills governance in tourism sector

Partners convene to consolidate progress on the employer-led platform, Sector Skills Council for Tourism, and agree on next steps for demand-driven workforce development in one of Egypt's key sectors.

From awareness to action: Better Work Egypt supports safer garment factories
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World day for safety and health at work 2026

From awareness to action: Better Work Egypt supports safer garment factories

Better Work Egypt is turning occupational safety and health awareness into practical workplace improvements, advancing prevention, cooperation and decent working conditions across Egypt’s garment sector.

Egypt's national institutions agree on roadmap to strengthen labour migration statistics

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Egypt's national institutions agree on roadmap to strengthen labour migration statistics

The roadmap will improve the quality, coordination and use of labour migration data, strengthening evidence-based policymaking and labour migration governance in Egypt.

ILO-led workshop supports countries to strengthen recognition of prior learning systems
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ILO-led workshop supports countries to strengthen recognition of prior learning systems

Countries from Africa and the Middle East share practical solutions to strengthen recognition of prior learning and expand access to decent work.

New evidence to strengthen skills mobility pathways in tourism and hospitality
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THAMM Plus

New evidence to strengthen skills mobility pathways in tourism and hospitality

Preliminary findings from an ILO-supported skills needs and mismatch study are informing cooperation between Egypt, Germany and Italy to better align skills development with labour market demand and support fair, effective labour mobility pathways...

Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...
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THAMM Plus

Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...

The ITC-ILO course “Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families” has been delivered fully in Arabic for the first time, expanding capacity-building opportunities for Arabic-speaking partners.

ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football
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ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football

Following the adoption of the ILO Guidelines for professional athletes, the ILO attended the founding meeting of the African Leagues, a new regional initiative to strengthen social dialogue and promote decent work in professional football across...

Enterprise upgrading gains momentum in Egypt’s leather tanning and marble clusters
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Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt

Enterprise upgrading gains momentum in Egypt’s leather tanning and marble clusters

ILO and EU strengthen regional momentum for Second Chance Schools
Capture d’écran d’un webinaire en ligne réunissant plusieurs participantes et participants, présentant des expert·e·s et partenaires du projet régional Youth NEET – UE/OIT discutant du rôle des Écoles de la deuxième chance (E2C) dans l’insertion des jeunes.

ILO and EU strengthen regional momentum for Second Chance Schools

The ILO and the European Union brought together key stakeholders from the MENA region to strengthen regional cooperation around Second Chance Schools as a central lever for policies to integrate NEETs.