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Digital skills for inclusive growth and decent work in Uganda
The second Community of Practice workshop highlighted digital skills development as a key to expanding access to digital work for all.
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Kenya Advances Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Development through Stakeholder Consultations
Reviewing the findings of an actuarial and costings study for the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) and the draft regulations for its establishment under the Labour Migration Management Bill.
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Improving Labour Statistics for Informed Decision Making in Djibouti
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Ethiopia Successfully Developed RPL Assessment Tools in Prioritised Occupations
CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda
Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop for labour inspectors and OSH officers successfully concludes in Uganda
A two-week ILO training workshop in Jinja, Uganda, brought together 20 labour inspectors and OSH officers to tackle child labour and improve workplace safety in coffee and tea supply chains. Key outcomes included a Strategic Compliance Plan and...
CAPSA project
Advancing child protection initiatives in Uganda
The ILO CAPSA project (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to Address Child Labour and Forced Labour and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa) explores how the town of Bugiri's committed to child protection with a new...
Child Labour
Strengthening child protection and private sector collaboration in Uganda
The ILO CAPSA (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to Address Child Labour and Forced Labour and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa) in Mbale initiative in child protection, including ordinance development, training...
Child Labour
Advancing local policies to eliminate Child Labour in Uganda
The ILO CAPSA (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to Address Child Labour and Forced Labour and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa) together with authorities in Hoima city in Uganda creates bylaws in child labour...
Child Labour and Forced Labour
Strengthening Child Protection in Iganga, Uganda
The ILO CAPSA (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to Address Child Labour and Forced Labour and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa) project discovers Iganga's journey in developing a child protection ordinance,...
Child Labour
Building capacity for child protection in Jinja, Uganda
The ILO CAPSA (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to Address Child Labour and Forced Labour and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa) project explores how Jinja is empowering duty bearers to address child labour,...
Child Labour
A comprehensive action against child labour in Masindi district, Uganda
The ILO CAPSA (Capacity Strengthening of Governments to address Child Labour and Forced Labour and violations of acceptable conditions of work in Sub-Saharan Africa) project together with the authorities in Masindi introduces new bylaws, a...
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Towards a Rights-Based Labour Migration Framework for South Sudan
South Sudan validated the situational analysis of South Sudan’s labour migration context and developed guiding principles, vision, and mission for the National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan.
Prospects
Key stakeholders unite to shape Uganda’s digital workforce future
The first Community of Practice workshop in Kampala brought stakeholders together to advance decent work, address digital economy challenges, and shape inclusive policies for Uganda’s growing digital workforce.
Labour migration
Enhanced stakeholder coordination for improved labour migration in Uganda
Key ILO stakeholders' Technical Working Group in Uganda assessed the progress of ongoing labour migration initiatives, address the challenges encountered, and explore future strategies to ensure better protection and welfare for migrant workers.
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
Validation of the gap analysis for Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) in Kenya
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
A Unified Approach to Labour Migration in Kenya
A validation w/shop to validate Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessing Employers' Role and Identifying Gaps in Migrant Worker Support report.
Children should learn not earn
This article highlights the story of Ekaette Ibout, a Nigerian journalist and passionate advocate against child labour. Written by her fellow participant, Carolyne Tomno, during the ACCEL Africa regional media training, it explores Ekaette’s journey...
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study
Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business
"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study
Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges
"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”
CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda
Collective bargaining in Uganda’s coffee supply chain
The CLEAR Supply Chains project trained employers and workers in the coffee sector on collective bargaining.
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