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West Africa moves towards a common approach on bilateral labour migration agreements and fair recruitment of migrant workers
ECOWAS Member States, OTUWA and FOPAO met in Abuja to embed fair recruitment into bilateral labour migration agreements, and agreed that the absence of standardised common standards for the region weakens the whole region.
ILO and Jordanian trade unions strengthen their partnership to advance migrant workers' rights
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) convened a three-day strategic workshop in Amman to deepen their partnership in promoting migrant workers' rights and strengthening their...
IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers
A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...
New ILO-GCC joint report
Report reviews the wage protection system in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Joint ILO-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) analysis highlights the extent of progress made in ensuring timely wage payments.
FAIRWAY migration
ILO expands FAIRWAY programme to advance decent work for African migrant workers in the Arab States
New four-year initiative to support African migrant workers targets key sectors such as care and construction to address rights gaps and enhance regional cooperation.
FAIRWAY Programme provides support to national stakeholders on labour migration and fair recruitment.
National Stakeholders Supported towards Improving Recruitment Landscape in Nigeria
Towards improving the implementation of ILO’s Fair Recruitment Initiative, stakeholders converged to strategize on application of best practices in Nigeria.
Webinar
Virtually Bridging Boundaries: Ushering a new era of cross-border labour migration reporting
This webinar organized by the FAIRWAY Programme welcomed students and lecturers from universities in Uganda and Jordan, and professionals journalists around the world, to share their experiences on cross-border journalism.
Facilitating improved capacity development and peer-learning with MRCs from Africa and Southeast Asia for enhanced migrants rights protection.
Migrants Rights Protection Improved through Strengthening Capacity and Knowledge Management of Migrant Resources Centres in Nigeria
Between September and October 2023, the Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) managed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) conducted Training of Trainers workshops for staff of the Centres in the areas of Pre-Departure Orientation...
ILO FAIRWAY Programme and en.v tackle complex attitudes of employers of domestic workers through experimental project
From February to June 2023, FAIRWAY piloted the creation of the Women’s Circle project in Kuwait – an experimental, community-led project designed by en.v, which focussed on shifting mindsets of Kuwaiti female employers of domestic workers, through...
Press release
ILO and Bahrain Ministry of Labour validate the country's first ever occupational health and safety profile
A landmark tripartite meeting convened key stakeholders across the government and employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as industry experts, to critically assess and strengthen Bahrain's commitment to upholding standards in workplace safety...
Vocational skills training gives young migrant an alternative to a dangerous, irregular journey to the Gulf
Collaboration between ILO and Elizade University seeks to Improve Media Reporting on Labour Migration in Nigeria
Through the FAIRWAY Programme in Nigeria, ILO is improving the quality of teaching labour migration related topics for students of Mass Communication and Journalism.
Case story
Cash transfers to returnee migrant workers promote entrepreneurship in Ethiopia
Organized private sector in Nigeria engaged on labour migration and rights of migrant workers
Organised private sector in Nigeria, led by the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) initiated engagement with national stakeholders focusing on improved governance of labour migration and protection of migrant workers’ rights.
The International Labour Organization Supports the Government of Nigeria to Convene Stakeholders Sensitization Workshops towards...
In February 2023, the Government of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, organized workshops in Lagos state and the Federal Capital Territory for stakeholders on the revised National Policy on Labour...
The Government of Nigeria convenes a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Labour Market Information System (LMIS)
With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and within the framework of FAIRWAY global programmme, the Government of Nigeria has facilitated a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Labour Market Information System (LMIS) from 11th -...
Trade union federations in Kenya and Lebanon sign Memoradum of Understanding (MOU) to support and empower African workers in Lebanon
In November 2022, the Kenyan Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and the National Federation of Worker and Employee Trade Unions in Lebanon (FENASOL) committed to inter-union collaboration on both sides of the migration corridor to create...
Leadership and organizational management training for the members of domestic workers associations
FAIRWAY in Ethiopia is supporting Mulu Tesfa Domestic Workers Association, the sole affiliate of International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) in Ethiopia, to strengthen its capacity to organize domestic workers including returnee migrant...
The Government of Nigeria validates a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar Manual and Gender Mainstreaming Strategy relating to Protection of...
With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), within the framework of FAIRWAY global programmme, the Government of Nigeria has developed and validated a Pre - Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) training manual, and a Gender...
ILO facilitates convening a Coordination Meeting of the Technical Working Committee on Labour Migration Governance in Nigeria
In a bid to improve coordination among stakeholders working in the area of labour migration governance and management in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment convened a one-day meeting to discuss policy implementation and emerging...