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ILO’s Commitment to skills development at Industrial Skills Week Africa 2025

The ILO joins Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2025 in Lusaka to advance dialogue on skills, jobs, and Africa’s industrial transformation, with focus on the Africa Critical Skills Bank and the Continental Technical and Vocational Education and...

Experts advanced draft model law on labour Migration in Africa

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E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo

Launch event for the E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province Project

Driving sustainable futures: E-Waste for Youth Employment Project launched in Limpopo

The project aims to empower youth, women, and persons with disabilities through technical training, entrepreneurship support, and market linkages within the e-waste recycling sector, contributing to circular economy in South Africa.

Review regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Reviewing regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Ethiopia launches “LeMengede” mobile app to empower and protect migrant workers

The LeMengede (ለመንገዴ) mobile application was officially launched on 21 August 2025 in Addis Ababa by the Ministry of Labour and Skills, in collaboration with the ILO through the BRMM Programme. The event brought together government officials, social...

ILO and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation support the technical validation of the national convention between the state and...

Somalia approves landmark regulations to protect migrant workers and formalise the private recruitment sector

The Government of Somalia has officially approved the country’s first Regulations Governing Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs), with support from the ILO BRMM Programme. The new regulation introduces clear standards for licensing, oversight, and...

Women entrepreneurs grow businesses and opportunities through digital skilling program

Empowering women entrepreneurs with digital and AI skills, the Women in Digital Business (WIDB) initiative is transforming lives and communities—unlocking economic opportunities, fostering resilience and driving inclusive growth.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Rose Karimi, Regional Director of the International Cooperative Alliance – Africa

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

A single mother turned business coach: Mary Alpha’s journey in Sierra Leone

Mary Alpha’s journey from single mother to business coach and founder, empowering over 1,200 entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone through training, mentorship, and inclusive rural development initiatives.

The ILO–Eni partnership moves forward

Improving occupational safety and health and access to social protection in Côte d’Ivoire’s rubber sector

Tanzania Validates National Communication Strategy on Safe Labour Migration

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop on Tanzania’s National Communication Strategy and Plan for the Promotion of Safe Labour Migration

Between ashes and hope: Cabo Delgado youth find new paths

Amid the scars left by the armed conflict in Cabo Delgado — where entire villages were emptied, and families forced to leave behind not only their homes but also their dreams and memories — a new story is being written. Between loss and despair,...

Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to drive Zambia’s green energy future

A capacity enhancement meeting held in Zambia’s Eastern Province has equipped government officials and technical staff with practical skills to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the renewable energy sector as a contribution...

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Trade unions at the forefront of peacebuilding and resilience efforts in South Sudan

South Sudan Workers' Union Federation and the ILO step up efforts to strengthen trade unions' role in promoting peace, resilience and decent work in South Sudan, with a focus on supporting trade unions and migrant workers.

Strengthening Kenya’s fight against child labour through data-driven action

Kenya strengthens its fight against child labour with new data-driven solutions. An ILO-led workshop in Naivasha trained national experts to analyse Kenya Housing Survey data, turning statistics into actionable policies.

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Youth team reflections from the Youth 20 Summit

From factory work to the classroom: Mahasen’s journey out of child labour

At just 15, Mahasen Ahmed Maabad was working long hours in hazardous conditions at a honey factory in Egypt’s Assiut Governorate. With support from the ILO’s SCREAM programme, that focuses on engaging children’s carefree and creative nature, she...

Social Dialogue and Labour Justice

ILO celebrated for strengthening Social Dialogue and Labour Justice in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (ILO News) – The High Court of Tanzania, Labour Division, has presented a prestigious award to the International Labour Organization (ILO), recognizing its exceptional contribution to strengthening labour justice and...