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Digital skills
The future of digital skills and jobs in Africa
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already underway in many African countries with an estimated 230 million digital jobs to be created by 2030. How might we build upon the existing momentum and address the changing learning and labour landscape?
Tea and Textile Sectors
Implementation of ILO Code of Practice in the Tea and Textile Sectors
STRENGTHEN2
STRENGTHEN2 workshop on measuring non-direct employment impacts
AU/ILO/IOM Joint Labour Migration Programme
Urgent need to enhance labour migration governance in Tigray, Ethiopia
Promoting inclusion and decent work in digital jobs in the Middle East and Africa
The ILO stressed on promoting inclusion and decent work in digital jobs and platform work, while co-hosting first edition of the International Conference in Middle East and Africa.
Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya sign communique to combat child labour in tea supply chain
Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.
ACCEL Africa interview series on the importance of knowledge sharing
This interview series delves into the actions of key stakeholders from across Africa who are working tirelessly to combat child labour and forced labour. By fostering dialogue and sharing replicable solutions, this series aims to inspire greater...
Voices against child labour: Celebrating ethical reporting of child labour
The Voices Against Child Labour media competition, held to celebrate the role of journalism in shedding light on the complexities of child labour, ended with the first prize awarded to Egyptian filmmaker Mr. Mohanad Diab.
Forging a future through knowledge sharing: Innovative Solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa
Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.
Maritime Labour Convention
Comoros joins international efforts to protect seafarers’ rights
Comoros is the 106th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the MLC, 2006
Social Protection on informal and rural workers
Strategy launch on the extension of Social Protection on Informal and Rural Workers
International Training Centre Workshop
The Establishment of the Sector Skills Bodies
OSH Day 2024
World Day for Safety and Health Commemorated in Kenya
Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries
The visit enabled participants from Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon to exchange knowledge and best practices on their experience with the Job Search Club training programme by the PROSPECTS programme with funding from the Netherlands.
Africa
Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration
This webinar hosted by the ILO in collaboration with the African Union Commission and African Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD, discussed skills partnerships for labour migration.
Enhancing Social Protection for Migrant Workers: Challenges and Strategies in the East and Horn of Africa
Press release
ILO empowers Egypt's business landscape
The Federation of Egyptian Industries and ILO collaborated to accelerate formalization and the role of companies in mitigating informality.
Landmark Agreement and Strategic Workshop Mark Successful ILO Visit to Gabon
During her visit, the Regional Director for Africa met government officials, representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations, and signed a landmark agreement with the country.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) trains Eswatini Employers on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conventions and Violence and...
Gabon signs its first Decent Work Country Programme for 2024-2027
In a landmark event, Gabon has signed its first Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) with the ILO during a signing ceremony attended by high-level representatives of the country's tripartite constituents.
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