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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...
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...
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
Blog
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.
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...
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...
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
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
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.
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.
THAMM Plus
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.
Learning event
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.
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...
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
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...
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
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.
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