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CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Child labour due diligence capacity building in Uganda

Responsible business conduct is a key component of any action towards the prevention and elimination of child labour in supply chains. As part of an ILO capacity building programme on child labour due diligence and other fundamental principles and...

Narratives for change: How can the media tell impactful stories on child labour?

By: Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman, Journalist from Ghana, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training 

ILO Director-General highlights the Social and Solidarity Economy at Clinton Global Initiative

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), participated in the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting in New York City.

Social Protection

INSS Angola strengthens capacities in Financial Management of Social Protection

The main objective of the training was to strengthen the technical and operational skills of the INSS, at a time when Angola is deepening its efforts to consolidate social protection as a pillar of cohesion and social justice.

Media for Change: ILO's Impact on Media Development in Southern Tunisia

Nefzawa in Southern Tunisia illustrates the power of community-driven media in fostering social change and economic resilience. Supported by the ILO’s Jeun'ESS initiative, Nefzawa has transformed from a community radio station into a dynamic media...

African journalists play a crucial role in preventing reversals in the fight against child labour

By: Manuel Odeny - Journalist from Kenya, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training September 25, 2024 – Reporting from Entebbe, Uganda 

One ILO Apparel and Textile Programme in Ethiopia (Siraye)

Unions in Hawassa Industrial Park gearing for collective bargaining agreements

Worker representative at TAL Garment in Hawassa Industrial Park believes signing collective bargaining agreements not only protects the workers but also benefits the company as it improves staff motivation and increases productivity.

Better Regional Migration Management in East and Horn of Africa

Innovative steps for migrant workers' success in Kenya

Better Regional Migration Management programme monitoring mission in Kenya underscored the need for stronger coordination among implementing partners, enhanced support for returned migrants, and improved data management practices.

ILO Country Director met key stakeholders in Addis

Reviving partnerships in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa

ILO Country Director for the Horn of Africa countries, Khumbula Ndaba held a series of courtesy meeting with key stakeholders in Ethiopia.

The AU/ILO Youth Employment Strategy for Africa (YES-Africa)

ILO, African Union new strategy aims to boost employment opportunities for youth in Africa

The African Union (AU) has taken significant strides in promoting social justice and employment opportunities across the continent through the adoption of key strategies, which are all theresults of the AU-ILO Joint Operational Plan which draws on...

STRENGTHEN2

Employment impact assessment capacity for national stakeholders enhanced in Malawi

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training by the ILO BRMM Programme

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story

When Nebiyat was accepted into the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training program, her life changed drastically. Initially, her motivation was a mix of curiosity and a desire to learn more about starting a business. The orientation session...

STRENGTHEN2

Awareness-raising event in Malawi advances employment impact assessment and job creation

ILO and African Union host webinar showcasing landmark research on Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy

On September 19, 2024 the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union (AU) hosted a joint webinar to present the preliminary findings and recommendations of their recent study on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Africa...

Trade unions at the forefront in the fight against child labour in Mali

Rebuilding futures: The collaborative effort behind the reopening of Fagbo skills acquisition centre

A focus on community-led monitoring efforts in cocoa and gold supply chains

Green jobs

ILO's Nature-Based Solutions training empowers African stakeholders to tackle climate and employment challenges

A capacity-building training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, equipped 38 participants from government and international organizations to integrate NbS into projects, tackling climate challenges and promoting sustainable...

Digital jobs

Innovative livelihood pathways for youth in Uganda: The Online Gig Work Program

In Uganda’s refugee-hosting areas, the ILO’s Online Gig Work Program empowers youth to thrive in this emerging economy as a step towards economic inclusion.

Building a better future for migrant workers in Tanzania

ILO, stakeholders from government institutions, and private sector representatives discussed to address critical issues related to labour migration, focusing on the movement of Tanzanian workers to countries of destination, the role of private...