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Tea association of Malawi’s commitment towards promoting gender equality and creating safe environment for workers through policy...
The Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) is advancing gender equality and workplace safety in the tea sector through its 2024 Gender Equality, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy. Developed with ILO support, the policy promotes safe,...
Measuring green jobs in the context of a just transition
Skills and Lifelong Learning in Africa
ILO and the Government of Norway renew their partnership
The Government of Norway and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have renewed their strategic partnership agreement for 2024-2025 to strengthen the skills development eco-system in targeted countries and contribute to human development...
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Empowering women in business with skills in labour and decent work in Malawi
The ILO’s Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in collaboration with other ILO units, organized a workshop in Malawi to promote collaboration between the Employers Association of Malawi (ECAM) and the National Association for Women in...
Celebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action
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Awareness-raising event in Malawi advances employment impact assessment and job creation
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Employment impact assessment capacity for national stakeholders enhanced in Malawi
Kephas’ transition from child labour to academic excellence
14-year-old Kephas Zimba hails from changaluwa village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kawamba in Malawi. Like many other youths who are subjected to child labour at a tender age, Kephas was employed as goat grazer after dropping out of school due...
Media training on child labour reporting in Malawi
Child labour monitoring committees rescues pupils from child labour in Mzimba
In a small village nestled amid rolling hills, a remarkable initiative is quietly shaping the future of its children. The village's school, once plagued by the harsh reality of child labour, has undergone a transformative journey toward ensuring...
Chinkhata Cooperative's transformative movement towards decent work and sustainability
In the heart of Malawi, nestled within the bustling Kamboni trading center under the Traditional Authority (TA) Kawamba in Kasungu District, lies Chinkhata Cooperative. This vibrant group of 85 farmers is a proud member of the TAMA Farmers Trust,...
16-year-old Grecian defy all odds by enrolling in school from child labour
Discover how, with the support of the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, 16-year-old Grecian Banda overcame challenges to pursue his education and dreams, returning to school after being forced to drop out to support his family on a tobacco farm.
From child labourer to hopeful dreamer: Janet’s inspiring journey
Through the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, Janet's inspiring story reveals her journey from child labour to a renewed pursuit of education, highlighting the resilience of a young girl who is transforming her future and escaping exploitation in the...
ILO and Irish-Aid hold sensitization workshop on Older Persons’ Act
Despite facing challenges, the old persons are also charged with taking care of grand children who include orphans following death of their parents. Life of the old persons in Malawi has been challenging.
ILO and Irish-Aid support development of social accountability tools
Ever since the formation of the Civil Society Social Protection Network (CSSPN) in May last year, Malawi has seemingly improved in its social accountability and efficiency in implementation of social protection programmes. Over 50 Civil Society...
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Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya sign communique to combat child labour in tea supply chain
Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.
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Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique celebrate Labour Day
Every year, workers across the globe meet to celebrate the International Labour Day, which falls on May 1. In Zambia, the national commemoration under the theme: ‘Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia’s Economic Recovery’, which was...
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Malawi roll-out Agri-Lab model to co-design assistive technology
The Agri-Lab model has been rolled out in Malawi to co-design assistive technology for rural farmers with disabilities by bringing together people with disabilities, facilitators and design experts. Two International Fund for Agricultural...
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Harnessing the network of unionism to protect workers’ rights in the tobacco sector
In an effort to address the decent work deficits in the tobacco sector, the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Addressing decent work deficits and improving access to rights in...