All news: Egypt
From factory work to the classroom: Mahasen’s journey out of child labour
At just 15, Mahasen Ahmed Maabad was working long hours in hazardous conditions at a honey factory in Egypt’s Assiut Governorate. With support from the ILO’s SCREAM programme, that focuses on engaging children’s carefree and creative nature, she...
Single mother of three rewrites her story with ILO training
In the heart of Cairo, 33-year-old Salwa Hassan is a single mother of three daughters who overcame adversity with the support of an ILO training. Divorced at a young age and struggling to raise her children, Salwa rediscovered her confidence,...
Lost after displacement: One ILO training and one language skill lead to two jobs
Displaced by the Sudan war, Suleiman arrived in Egypt with no plan, no degree, and no knowledge of the local labour market. Today, he has two jobs and volunteers in multiple community roles, all thanks to the skills and support he gained through the...
Occupational Safety and Health
How Egypt’s labour inspectors protect factories on ground
Field assessments led by the International Labour Organization identified critical gaps in compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in Egypt’s garment sector, revealing a non-compliance rate of 64 per cent in 2023. In response,...
ACCEL Egypt
ILO study paves way for revising wages of Egypt’s jasmine pickers
In social dialogue sessions with tripartite stakeholders, a recent ILO-led income assessment laid the foundation for fairer wages for jasmine pickers, to support families and reduce child labour.
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Refugees in Egypt build brighter futures through entrepreneurship
In Egypt, refugees are not just rebuilding their lives; they’re shaping new futures for themselves and their communities.
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ILO shares lessons from PROSPECTS to advance support for forcibly displaced persons and host communities
The new report and an upcoming digital learning portal highlight lessons from five years of implementation under the PROSPECTS programme, offering practical insights and tools to strengthen inclusive, sustainable support for refugees and host...
THAMM Plus
The Egyptian Ministry of Labour and the ILO step up efforts to advance fair recruitment of Egyptian migrant workers within the THAMM Plus...
The Egyptian Ministry of Labour (MoL) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing fair recruitment practices for Egyptian migrant workers under the EU-funded THAMM Plus Programme (“Towards a...
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt
ILO and partners join forces to transform Egypt’s leather and marble industries
Over two days, key stakeholders gathered to validate sector assessments and develop practical roadmaps aimed at improving productivity and working conditions within these industries.
ADWA’ project
Labour legal assistance office opened at South Benha Primary Court
The second labour legal assistance office in the country has just opened at South Benha Primary Court, in cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the International Labour Organization under the ADWA' project funded by the Swedish...
Partners celebrate a decade of impact from ILO Job Search Club training
ILO and Ministry of Youth and Sports highlight ten years of youth empowerment in Egypt.
ILO joins launch of second phase of Egypt’s “Be Ready” initiative
Building on the success of its 2023 pilot phase, the second phase of Egypt’s 'Be Ready' initiative aims to prepare one million young people with the skills and opportunities needed to succeed in an increasingly dynamic labour market.
The ILO, through its Vision Zero Fund, joins forces with Nike Inc. to launch Commuting Safety Challenge for garment factories
Culture and Creative Economy
African cultural and creative sector sets roadmap for decent jobs and inclusive growth
Government representatives, sectoral unions and employers’ organizations from the Culture and Creative Economy from across Africa joined forces in Johannesburg to develop national roadmaps aimed at promoting decent work and unlocking the full...
SOLIFEM Project concludes with regional meeting on formalization, social dialogue, and employability
Regional guidelines adopted to sustain progress across the Southern Neighbourhood.
THAMM Plus
Egypt launches second phase of regional labour mobility programme
As part of the EU-Egypt Talent Partnership, a new project enters its second phase to strengthen labour migration governance and mobility schemes between Egypt and Europe.
ADWA’ project
Evidence-based assessment models simulate a greener future in Egypt
A four-day training introduced Egyptian experts to a digital simulation tool for evidence-based green and climate policy planning that supports a just transition to a sustainable economy.
ADWA’ project
Egypt and ILO launch first labour legal assistance office
Egypt witnessed a milestone event with the inauguration of the country’s first labour legal assistance office, established with support from the ILO.
ADWA’ project
Egypt’s Ministry of Justice and ILO launch e-learning platform for judicial training
The e-learning platform marks a significant step toward integrating digital tools into capacity-building for Egypt’s judiciary system.
METI Project
Paving the way for employment-centered trade and investment policies in METI II
Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI), a four-year regional programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially concluded. The closing event, held from 10 to 12...
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