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Enabling access to justice for African domestic workers accused of ‘absconding’ and ‘theft’ in Lebanon

Enabling access to justice for African domestic workers accused of ‘absconding’ and ‘theft’ in Lebanon

The FAIRWAY Programme supported the Ethiopian community organization ‘Egna Legna Besidet’ to provide legal aid to more than 200 African migrant domestic workers, in order to clear the path for their return home.

Q&A on the ProAgro Ethiopia project

Questions and Answers

Q&A on the ProAgro Ethiopia project

In this Questions and Answers section, Ruchika Bahl, Chief Technical Adviser of the project, gives a brief overview of the initiative, the approach adopted and expected results.

Formulation of a Plan of Action for the Djibouti Declaration on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

Formulation of a Plan of Action for the Djibouti Declaration on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

A holistic approach rooted on shared experience and lesson learned

A holistic approach rooted on shared experience and lesson learned

Africa-Arab States Tripartite Interregional Meeting on Labour Migration: Opportunities for exchange and future dialogue

Africa-Arab States Tripartite Interregional Meeting on Labour Migration: Opportunities for exchange and future dialogue

From 15-16 November 2021, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the virtual Africa-Arab States Tripartite Interregional Meeting on Labour Migration.

Market-based interventions to create more and better jobs in the dairy value chain in Somali Region, Ethiopia

Market-based interventions to create more and better jobs in the dairy value chain in Somali Region, Ethiopia

On 25 October 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF) Suisse launched their joint intervention to develop the dairy value chain in the Fafan zone of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.

The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...

Survey shows SMEs still struggling 18 months into the pandemic

SCORE Programme

Survey shows SMEs still struggling 18 months into the pandemic

ILO SCORE programme conducted a survey that gathered inputs from over 800 enterprises in 8 countries to help identify the key challenges and needs for enterprises 18 months into the pandemic. Results paint a grim picture.

ILO provided Skills need anticipation and matching training in Ethiopia

ILO provided Skills need anticipation and matching training in Ethiopia

21 October 2021; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia: (News) The International Labour Organization, under global program on skills & lifelong learning (GPSL3) – Ethiopia, has conducted a three-day long Skills need anticipation and matching training at Hawasa,...

ILO Strengthens Labour Inspection System in Ethiopia

ILO Strengthens Labour Inspection System in Ethiopia

13 October 2021 (News) Addis Ababa; Ethiopia: As part of strengthening bilateral relationship and improving labour inspection in regional bureau of labour and social affairs of Ethiopia, the ILO CO Addis Ababa has signed an agreement and handed over...

The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions
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The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...

ILO provided training on skills needs anticipation and matching in Ethiopia

ILO provided training on skills needs anticipation and matching in Ethiopia

The event aimed to support participants to understand the importance of identifying current and future skill needs as well as labour market imbalances.

IGAD Ministers signed a Declaration on Labour, Employment, and Labour Migration

IGAD Ministers signed a Declaration on Labour, Employment, and Labour Migration

Towards improved coordination and action on labour and employment issues in the IGAD region

Towards improved coordination and action on labour and employment issues in the IGAD region

More women in leadership for a sustainable garment and textile industry in Ethiopia.

More women in leadership for a sustainable garment and textile industry in Ethiopia.

The ILO Siraye programme on advancing decent work and inclusive industrialization has launched a leadership development intervention on March 2021 as part of its women empowerment objective.

IGAD Region Media Competition on reporting Labour Migration

IGAD Region Media Competition on reporting Labour Migration

The ILO and the LWF to strengthen vocational skills development for refugees and youth in Kebribeyah
Group photo of participates of the discussion including higher officials of the Somali Region and staff of the ILO and LWF.

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The ILO and the LWF to strengthen vocational skills development for refugees and youth in Kebribeyah

The ILO and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have partnered to bring integrated skills development services to the youth of Kebribeyah in Ethiopia

Supporting host and refugee communities in Ethiopia to start and improve their businesses
Participants of the workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2021

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Supporting host and refugee communities in Ethiopia to start and improve their businesses

From March to June 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with UNHCR, international NGOs IRC and ZOA, regional and district jobs creation offices and district administration offices supported capacity-building workshops...

SCORE Training stepping up to ensure MSMEs improve their productivity and working conditions even during difficult times

MSME Day 2021

SCORE Training stepping up to ensure MSMEs improve their productivity and working conditions even during difficult times

The SCORE programme has been encouraged to adapt and expand its training offer due to the health challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the looming economic and environmental threats, and the commitment of SCORE Training partners around the...

World Refugee Day: The power of inclusion
Angelique Kahindo, a tailor and refugee from the Congo, working as a sewing machine operator

World Refugee Day: The power of inclusion

World Refugee Day, 20 June, is the international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape persecution,...