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ILO History Project – Africa Roundtable

The first preparatory Roundtable for the Africa Region, which is part of the ILO history project, was held at NEDLAC (National Economic Development and Labour Council) in Johannesburg, South Africa from 29 to 30 May 2013.

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder at the 50th Anniversary of the African Union

The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr. Guy Ryder attended the official ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) - African Union (AU) on 25 May 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder at the 50th Anniversary of the African Union

The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder is to attend the official ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – African Union (AU) on 25 May 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Making decent work a reality for domestic workers in Africa

The ILO is organising a Knowledge Sharing Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 28-30 May 2013 to share good practices, practical initiatives and new policies to promote decent work for domestic workers in Africa.

Zambia Green Jobs: Ecohome 2013 Design Awards

The Zambia Green Jobs Program announces the winners of two design competitions launched in 2013 to promote innovative house designs that are water and energy-efficient, with quality and affordable living spaces, suitable for low and middle income...

5th African University on Youth and Development

Young African and African Diaspora leaders, gathered at the Conference on Post-2015 Agenda on Population/Youth Employment, adopted the Declaration of Mindelo entitled “Decent Work for Youth Development” to promote youth employment, good governance,...

The Prevention of Occupational Diseases - Zimbabwe

In 2012 the Division of Occupational Health and Safety at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) diagnosed 13 cases of pneumoconiosis. By the end of April 2013, the Division had diagnosed and recorded another thirteen (13) cases of the disease

OSH World day press release

ILO calls for urgent global action to fight occupational diseases

Microinsurance Business Strategies for East African Markets

Cenfri in collaboration with the ILO's Microinsurance Innovation Facility and the African Insurance Organization hosted an innovative training program aiming to provide participants with the tools and resources to form the foundation for a business...

News Article - Green jobs on target in Namibia

Trade unionism in Africa: Interview with Owei Lakemfa, Secretary General of OATUU

The Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. In this interview, the new Secretary General of OATUU, Mr. Owei Lakemfa gives his views regarding the results and prospects of OATUU, the unity of trade...

The Joint Youth Employment Initiative for Africa launched

The Joint Youth Employment Initiative for Africa (JYEIA) was launched on 11 April, 2013, by the African Union Commission (AUC), the AfDB, the UNECA and the ILO during the AU 2013 Labour and Social Affairs Commission Ministerial Meeting.

Women Entrepreneurship Development Training in East Africa

An ILO-Women's Entrepreneurship Development (WED) training for future ILO-WED assessors in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from April 10 -12.

Third edition of the ILO Academy on Solidarity and Social Economy.

The third edition of the ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy will be held in Morocco with a special focus on youth and job creation in Agadir, Morocco from 8-12 April, 2013.

Zambia launches National Dialogue to ratify ILO Convention on Maternity Protection

The First Lady of Zambia, Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata opened on 27 March 2013 a National Tripartite Dialogue to discuss the ratification process of the ILO Convention 183 on maternity protection; a first in the regional bloc of the Southern African...

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Speech by the First Lady of Zambia at the National Tripartite Dialogue on Maternity Protection