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Promoting Safer Workplaces in the Southern Mediterranean: A Transformative EU-ILO Partnership

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is advancing efforts to promote occupational safety and health (OSH) across the Southern Mediterranean. Building on the accomplishments of Phase 1 (2022-2023),...

ILO presents productivity ecosystems for decent work in Egypt

The ILO has unveiled a project aimed at enhancing productivity and promoting decent work in Egypt's leather tanning and marble sectors.

Tripartism in action: Strengthening workers' rights through collaboration

Yvonne Toklo highlights the importance of tripartite collaboration between workers, employers, and governments in promoting fundamental principles and rights at work. It emphasizes the role of trade unions in ensuring that collective agreements...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Strengthening the Capacity of Key Migration Actors in Africa on Labour Migration

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Building Sustainable Futures: Entrepreneurship Training for Returned Migrant Workers in Uganda

Enabling returned migrants with SIYB training to engage in sustainable livelihoods through self-employment or wage employment.

Tackling child labour in Mali: The challenges and the way forward

This article discusses a video featuring Soumaila Hamida Meiga, a key advocate from the Syndicat National de l'Éducation et de la Culture (SNEC) in Mali, where he addresses the ongoing challenges of child labour in the country. In the video,...

Workplace rights are human rights: FPRW are the core principles we must uphold

Fundamental principles and rights at work ensure dignity, equality, and safety for all workers. In this short interview Olaolu Olaitain explores key workplace rights, including the elimination of child labour and forced labour, non-discrimination,...

Fundamental principles and rights at work: A pillar of development in Africa

This article highlights the importance of fundamental principles and rights at work as key drivers of respect, equity, and human rights in the workplace. It explores opportunities in Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire, where civil society plays a...

Addressing child labour and workers' rights in Africa

In this video message, Teresa Wabuko speaks about the challenges and opportunities in integrating fundamental principles and rights at work in Africa, with a particular focus on child labour and workers' rights. Wabuko underscores the urgent need to...

Capacity building in small businesses

Youth and women recount their inspiring journeys into agribusiness with support from the ILO ProAgro Ethiopia

The ILO ProAgro Ethiopia project is transforming small businesses through innovative initiatives in the Sidama region. From empowering women in agribusiness with modern equipment to supporting youth in poultry processing and eco-friendly ventures,...

Advancing trade unions for a sustainable and inclusive future in North Africa

The ILO, in collaboration with the Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), hosted a transformative workshop in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on climate action, gender-inclusive just transition,...

ILO celebrates the achievements of 67 young persons with disabilities ready to integrate the world of work

With the support of the ILO in Madagascar, graduates of the National Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities (CNFPPSH) have the skills and tools they need to successfully integrate the world of work.

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO advances dairy value chain in Ethiopia by strengthening cooperatives

In Ethiopia's Somali region, the ILO, in collaboration with VSF Suisse, is empowering dairy cooperatives through capacity building, improved access to veterinary services, innovative feed solutions, and water resource development, to address...

Digital skills for inclusive growth and decent work in Uganda

The second Community of Practice workshop highlighted digital skills development as a key to expanding access to digital work for all.

Beneficiary story

Transforming communities: A journey towards sustainable development in Egypt

Decent Work

The International Labour Organization paves the way to reconnect communities through enhanced road networks

ILO reconnecting communities through better roads

National Minimum Wage Policy

How Namibia sets a historic national minimum wage

With support from the ILO, Namibia has set a historic National Minimum Wage. This policy aims to address income and gender inequalities, protect workers, safeguard businesses and promote a more inclusive economy

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Kenya Advances Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Development through Stakeholder Consultations

Reviewing the findings of an actuarial and costings study for the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) and the draft regulations for its establishment under the Labour Migration Management Bill.

ILO Regional Director for Africa praises resilience of tripartite partners in Burundi

The Regional Director ended her first official visit to Burundi after addressing the 6th Regional Seminar of the Internationale francophone du dialogue social (IFDS).

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

ILO skills project aims to uplift environmental sustainability and waste management in Ethiopia

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning (GPSL3), conducted a three-day training initiative in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, from 12 to 14 November. This training focused on equipping...