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Agricultural insurance at the heart of climate resilience in Mali: an innovative approach to protect livelihoods and combat child labour

Faced with the increasing challenges of climate change and its devastating impacts on Malian cotton farmers, the ACCEL Africa project has introduced an innovative agricultural insurance initiative in partnership with Pula Advisors and AGRA. This...

INSS staff in Angola trained in simplifying bureaucratic processes

30 INSS employees attended the workshop.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”

ILO and UNDP build capacity for trade unions on Gender Equality and Poverty Reduction

Around 20 members of the trade union federations in Angola were trained in Trade Union Leadership and Participation to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Empowering communities to combat child labour: ACCEL Africa training for sub-county administrators

Sub-county administrators play a critical role in connecting national and local governments, shaping policies, and ensuring that child protection measures are enforced. The training covered legal frameworks, strategies for identifying and addressing...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance: Somalia validates the Private Employment Agencies regulation

A validation workshop of the regulations for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs)

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Collective bargaining in Uganda’s coffee supply chain

The CLEAR Supply Chains project trained employers and workers in the coffee sector on collective bargaining.

The Secretary General of the Confederation of Cotton Producers' Cooperative Societies at the Agricultural Insurance Workshop

Orientation Seminar: Africa strengthens its voice on the ILO Governing Body

The ILO Regional Office for Africa held a seminar in Abidjan to prepare the new members of the Governing Body to participate in the 352nd session in Geneva.

ILO PROSPECTS Impact

ILO transforms camel milk value chain in Kenya by strengthening entrepreneurship and infrastructure

The host and refugee communities in Kenya benefitted from ILO’s Approach to Integrated Market Systems which enhanced water access driving growth in camel milk production and job creation. By restoring water systems and supporting women-led...

BG4YE Project

Nurturing confidence and life skills through cooking

Since 2020, Yeukai Maposa has been teaching children aged six to twelve how to cook and bake. What began with 20 children in her kitchen has now grown to 80 students, and she has turned her passion for cooking and teaching into a business called...

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ILO advocates inclusive growth at Global Labour Conference

ILO actively participated in the 2024 Jobs and Development Conference, a global event aimed at improving job outcomes and promoting inclusive economic growth.

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Refugee Youth Call for Action on Education, Employment, and Leadership at Global Summit

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF organized a High-Level Dialogue and Reception on the margins of the Summit of the Future 2024 where young refugees advocated for stronger global commitment to inclusive and sustainable solutions for displaced youth.

Partnerships

ILO and Slovenia partner to combat child labour in Egypt

The ILO and the Embassy of Slovenia in Egypt have joined forces to launch a ground-breaking initiative focused on sustainable, gender-sensitive income-generating activities and education support for at-risk children.

14–18 October

ILO’s Commitment to Skills Development at Africa Skills Week 2024

Partnership

Egypt and ILO unite to boost industrial productivity and working conditions

In a landmark move, the Ministry of Industry and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a transformative project to enhance productivity and working conditions in Egypt's key industrial sectors, aligning with national and...

Discussion on advancing care provision through cooperatives undertaken in Zimbabwe

On October 1, 2024, ILO Harare hosted a validation workshop on provision of care through cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy entities.

Recognition of prior learning in Ethiopia

“Recognizing prior learning of citizens helps advance the country’s ongoing development and prosperity.” H.E. Muferihat Kamil Ahmed, Minister of Labour and Skills

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

CETU and EOEAF Join Forces to Safeguard Ethiopian Migrant Workers' Rights

Protecting the rights of Ethiopian migrant workers between Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and the Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a step toward