All news: Djibouti
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,”
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
Enhancing Labour Migration Governance: Somalia validates the Private Employment Agencies regulation
A validation workshop of the regulations for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs)
Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa
CETU and EOEAF Join Forces to Safeguard Ethiopian Migrant Workers' Rights
Protecting the rights of Ethiopian migrant workers between Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and the Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a step toward
Informed Decision-Making in Djibouti
Djibouti Strengthened Labour Market Data with Standardised Information Framework
Djibouti held a workshop to improve data collection on labour markets, especially for migration. The workshop addressed challenges like data reliability and lack of standardized classifications. A task force was created to implement these...
New Country Office Director in Addis shares his vision
Africa
Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration
This webinar hosted by the ILO in collaboration with the African Union Commission and African Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD, discussed skills partnerships for labour migration.
Better Regional Migration Management
ILO virtual workshop evaluates skills mapping for equitable labour migration
Enhancing Social Protection for Migrant Workers: Challenges and Strategies in the East and Horn of Africa
Uganda Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) Capacity Building Workshop Drives Effective Implementation
The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of government officials and collaborating institutions in effectively implementing the Labour Migration Information System (LMIS).
Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa
"Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."
MRC Implementation Agreement Signing and Motorbike's Handover Ceremony
The ILO, through the BRMM programme, is collaborating with the Government of South Sudan to establish the first MRC in Juba, aiming to provide accurate information and timely support to potential migrants, returnees, and their families, fostering...
Advancing Labour Migration Governance and Protecting Workers' Rights in Africa
Contributing to improved labour migration governance and the protection of migrant workers' rights through enhanced social dialogue, trade union cooperation, and advocacy
From Challenges to Opportunities: Entrepreneurship Training for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers
Reinforcing the entrepreneurial and business management skills of 660 vulnerable returned migrants in Nairobi and Mombasa cities.
Unveiling Trends, Practices, and Opportunities in Skills Development Across Southern, East, and Horn of Africa
Addressing the need for more reliable information on the skills dimensions of labour migration by establishing an information hub within the Knowledge Sharing Portal on Skills and Labour Migration (ASPYEE) platform.
Reinforcing Commitment and Fostering Action for Migrant Workers' Rights
The Multi-regional Trade Union Dialogue and Cooperation meeting focused on evaluating the progress made since the signing of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and planning for the implementation of the renewed MOU signed in June 2023.
Strategic Collaboration for Labour Migration
Enhancing coordination and collaboration among members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) and the National Labour, Employment, and Social Security Council (CONTESS) in Djibouti to promote decent work and effective management of labour migration.
Building Capacity for Change: Uganda's 2nd TWG Meeting on Labour Migration
Enhancing the capacity of the Ministry and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of Uganda’s Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) project
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