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Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Migration System in South Sudan

Enhancing the capacity of employers and Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in South Sudan.

A Union-to-Union Agreement between South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda Marks a Historic Milestone for Migrant Workers' Rights in the EHoA

A Union-to-Union Agreement between SSWTUF and CETU, as well as SSWTUF and NOTU, symbolises a unified effort to ensure the well-being and rights of migrant workers

Inclusive Futures: Fostering Social Protection for Migrant Workers

Regional training on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers to enhance tripartite plus partners' understanding of policy measures and strategies for extending social protection to all in the region, with a particular focus on migrant...

Manage.COOP, a new ILO training programme to support existing cooperatives, pilot tested in Tanzania

The ILO’s Cooperatives Unit (COOP) organized a pilot training of trainers’ (ToT) workshop to test Manage.COOP, a newly developed training tool.

From classroom to community: Ugandan teachers' fight against child labour

Resilience in action: Ramanzan’s transformation through skill-based empowerment

Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

Somalia's Migrant Resource Centre in Action

A Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) is established in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Ethiopia's Strategic Leap: Launching the National Technical Working Group on Labour Migration

The first National Technical Working Group (TWG) on Labor Migration in Ethiopia will promote safe, orderly, and productive migration while addressing challenges faced by migrant workers.

Improving Labour Migration Statistics in Kenya

Strengthening the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection staff in generating robust statistics on International Labour Migration.

Pathways to Progress: Somalia's 2nd TWG on Migrant Workers

The 2nd National Technical Working Group (TWG) on 25th September 2023 in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Strengthening the Protection of Migrant Workers' Rights in Ethiopia & Somalia

Union-to-Union Agreement between the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU)

Uganda's National Employment Policy: A journey towards sustainable job creation and inclusive growth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a three-day capacity-building training session designed to support the revision of Uganda's National Employment Policy to accelerate decent job creation and inclusion.

Sustainable supply chains

EU and UN agencies join forces to address root causes of child labour

A new EU-funded action will tackle the root causes of child labour in supply chains, focusing primarily on coffee and leveraging existing efforts on cobalt. Under the leadership of the ILO, the project will be jointly implemented with FAO and...

Ethiopian Labour Migration Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Approaches to improving labour migration governance in the country

Harmonizing lives: ILO promotes social cohesion among refugees and hosts in Uganda

In Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement, the ILO's PROSPECTS program is transforming employment centers into vibrant Youth Centers, fostering social cohesion among refugees and host communities. Through skills development, arts, and community...

Regional Competency Standards for Domestic Workers within the EAC

A virtual workshop with the aim of harmonising standards for domestic workers' competencies, allowing for the recognition of their skills and competencies across partner states.

Online workers organizing

ILO pilot workshops to equip workers to navigate platform work effectively in Uganda

Online platforms, trade unions and young people took part in a series of pilot workshops raising awareness on the opportunities and challenges workers, including refugees, face when embarking in gig work

Improving Labour Migration Statistics in Tanzania

Training in Labour Market Indicators and Labour Migration Statistics for Tanzania

International labour standards

Uganda ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Uganda becomes the 32nd country in the world, and the 8th country in Africa, to ratify Convention No. 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work