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ILO addresses child labour in Mombasa as stakeholders chart a way forward

Statistics from the 2022 child labour report by ILO and UNICEF painted a stark picture, with approximately 160 million children globally falling victim to child labour.

Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent

The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.

"Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania" Project

Tanzania, Brazil and International Labour Organization collaborate to tackle child labour and promote social justice and decent work in...

The Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania project seeks to strengthen the labour inspection system, promote occupational safety and health, and expand social security coverage in the Tanzanian cotton-producing areas.

Shaping Somalia's Labour Migration through the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies

Discussing the challenges facing PrEAs, gathering input for the development of regulations, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

ILO Voices | Discrimination

Having an income reduces HIV stigma and discrimination

Sixty-year old Regina Katungu Chileshe is an entrepreneur living with HIV in Zambia. She is a member of an HIV support group that works to overcome stigma in the community, thanks to an income generation project supported by the International Labour...

Inside story

ILO court stakeholders on quality apprenticeships

International Labour organization (ILO) has called for collaboration and social dialogues among stakeholders in delivery of quality apprenticeship as a way of promoting decent work and learning opportunities for enhanced productivity in enterprises.

ILO hosts knowledge-sharing event on Opportunity Salone Programme in Sierra Leone

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) convened a knowledge sharing event on the Opportunity Salone Programme in Freetown, Sierra Leone in December 2023. The Knowledge share events brought together SME businesses to discuss and share ideas on...

Ghana Develops National Workplan to Eliminate Child Labour in Cocoa and Gold Supply Chains

Ghana's national stakeholder consultation meeting resulted in a collaborative workplan to accelerate the elimination of child labour in cocoa and gold supply chains, aligning with SDG 8.7.

From the fields to the classroom: Abdou's journey to education in Foh village

Child Labour and Forced Labour

Addressing Child Labour in Mombasa: Stakeholders’ chart a way forward

ILO Intervention Boost Vegetable Farming in Port Loko District

ILO Opportunity Salone Programme is bridging the gap in the vegetable value chain by creating access to good seeds, tools, finances, and direct training for farmers to scale up production processes, backed by the funding support from the EU, in...

Key supply chain stakeholders unite to accelerate action against child labour in Malawi’s coffee supply chain

The meeting aimed to finalize a comprehensive sustainability strategy that addresses the critical issue of child labour in the coffee industry, with a keen focus on capacity and financial implications, climate resilience, and inclusion.

Strengthening efforts to combat child labour through South-South intra-African cooperation

Key discussions during the workshop cantered around the insights and reflections gleaned from field visits, paving the way for identifying potential partnerships and strategies for effective implementation.

Meaningful youth engagement

Work Wise Youth: ILO’s guide to create awareness on youth rights at work

The ILO developed and launched a new guide to support young people, including the ones in forced displacement contexts, to understand their labour rights, in turn empowering them to advocate for fair and dignified working conditions.

Child Labour and Human Trafficking

Strengthening Collaboration Against Child Labour and Human Trafficking"

On February 22nd, 2024, the ILO CAPSA Project Team, together with the Directorate of Children’s Services – Kajiado and esteemed project partners such as the African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse (ANPPCAN Organization)...

Tea-Triangular: Kenya, Malawi and Uganda tripartite stakeholders and tea supply chain representatives share knowledge to combat child...

Key stakeholders from Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda have joined forces to address the critical issue of child labour within the tea industry.

Tackling water woes: ILO’s vocational training success in Kenya

With support from the Government and partners, ILO PROSPECTS introduced a skill development programme supporting maintenance of water sources and supply systems in a drought prone community of Garissa, Kenya. The first batch of trained Water System...

Jeun'ess in numbers: 2023 retrospective

Human Trafficking

Awareness Against Human Trafficking Vital Role in Anti-Trafficking Efforts

Planning session

Coordination with the Limpopo Department of Public Works Roads and Infrastructure