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« 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Now I am no longer a refugee and I even managed to set up my own business in Baidoa”

Former Somali refugee Mohamud Mohamed benefitted from an ILO project that helped him to resettle in Somalia by providing him the necessary tools to start a business.

« 100 YEARS – 100 LIVES » | DJIBOUTI – ETHIOPIA – ERITREA – KENYA – SOMALIA – SUDAN – SOUTH SUDAN – UGANDA - “Improving labour mobility and...

The ILO is implementing a project to improve opportunities for regulated labour mobility and decent work within the IGAD countries.

« 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Social dialogue made it possible for us to reform the old labour law”

The ILO supported Somali social partners in reaching a compromise on a new Labour Code that offers better protection to all stakeholders.

ILO and IGAD consult social partners on IGAD draft Protocol on Free Movement of Persons

ILO and IGAD invite social partners to discuss the draft Protocol on Free Movement of Persons before it is adopted.

IGAD member states discuss labour migration, mobility governance and skills development

ILO partners with IGAD and EU to validate findings of two studies on assessment of labour migration and mobility governance, and potentials of skills development for regulated labour mobility in the IGAD Region.

Middle East and North Africa

Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour

Conflict and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa has led to an increase in child labour across the region, including in children’s involvement in armed conflict and other illicit activities, a new report finds.

National employment policy for Somalia finalized

Somalia's national employment policy which lays out a strong foundation to provide sustainable employment opportunities for Somali population has been finalized.

The revised Labour Code for Somalia was finalized

Labour code for Somalia which has been developed by the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs (MoLSA) in collaboration with ILO, was finalized.

Workshop on infrastructure financing tools and systems in Mogadishu

Transparent procurement increases women's participation in construction sector in Somaliland

"I am inspired and encouraged to apply for tenders because the procurement process is fair." says Asha Warsame in Hargessa, Somalia.

Ethiopia hosts an experiance sharing forum for five East African countries

ILO CO-Addis Ababa organizes a Sub–Regional forum for experience sharing among five countries: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.

Consultative workshop for Puntland road sector Decentralization Strategy

JPLG partner organizations held a one-day meeting aimed to facilitate profound discussions on decentralized road act in Puntland

Employment Opportunities through Apprenticeship scheme for Youth in Bosasso

Fishing industry in Somalia has high potential for growth and job creation especially for the youth.

Foundation stone laying ceremony for Jowhar Gravel Road

The foundation stone for Jowhar gravel road was laid in a ceremony held on the 2nd November 2016 in Jowhar district. The stone was laid by His Excellency Ali Abdullahi Guudlawe the Vice President of Hir- Shabelle state.

Employment Creation through Rehabilitation of Xannaano Road

The transport infrastructure, which is vital for Somalia’s economic and social development, is in poor state. The inadequate road infrastructure in the country is a key constraint on the population’s access to social services, such as education and...

Empowering a Woman Economically means Empowering every part of her life

Women’s Economic Empowerment Project is a joint initiative between UN Women and International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of Swedish International Cooperation Agency (SIDA). The project helps women build their credit portfolio...

Ayan Ahmed: An opportunity to employment through vocational skills training

Ayan Ahmed Hassan is one of the vocational skills training beneficiaries who did tailoring under the “Promoting Durable Solutions and Livelihoods support for IDPs in Galkayo” project.

Abdikadir Hussein: Tailoring a new life in Baidoa

Abdikadir Hussein Issack, a father of seven, returned from Yemen in 2013. He was born in Baidoa district, and he was blessed with four girls and three boys. During the war in Somalia he and his family migrated to Yemen as refugees.

Rahma Sheikh: From a Refugee to a successful Young Entrepreneur in Baidoa, Somalia

My name is Rahma Sheikh Abdi. I was born 1982 in Baidoa district, where I grew up with my family. I was the first born in a family of 5. I never had the opportunity to get higher education because I had the responsibility of looking after my...

Employment creation through Do-nou Technology

As a means to provide durable solutions to Somali refugee returnees through employment creation, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with Community Road Empowerment (CORE) has conducted two days training on road rehabilitation...