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Advancing Labour Migration Governance and Protecting Workers' Rights in Africa

Contributing to improved labour migration governance and the protection of migrant workers' rights through enhanced social dialogue, trade union cooperation, and advocacy

UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) holds its 46th virtual meeting

On 13 December 2023, the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) organized its final meeting of the year. This was the 46th regular meeting of the Task Force since it was established in 2013.

ILO strengthens capacities of Sub-Saharan African Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET)

The workshop was attended by 91 SASASNET members drawn from some English speaking Sub-Saharan African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique,...

ILO supports GEA to train informal sector employers on productivity and Decent Work in Ghana

The International labour Organisation provides Technical and Financial support to the Ghana Employers Association to train 105 informal sector employers selected from seven affiliated associations of the Council for Indigenous Business Association...

ILO integrates international labour standards in national judicial decisions

ILO and Egyptian Government join forces to support legal aid offices.

STRENGTHEN2

STRENGTHEN2 and PARTNERSHIPS organized the 3rd symposium with IFIs

Portraits from PROSPECTS - Visualizing change in host and refugee communities

Depicting stories of host and refugee individuals with improved self-reliance and resilience, an exhibition led by ILO PROSPECTS programme at the colonnade of ILO Headquarters will underpin ILO’s approaches promoting inclusive socio-economic growth...

The Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills convened a Technical meeting on the establishment of the Sector Skills Body in the...

From Challenges to Opportunities: Entrepreneurship Training for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers

Reinforcing the entrepreneurial and business management skills of 660 vulnerable returned migrants in Nairobi and Mombasa cities.

Governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations validate the AU-ILO youth employment strategy for Africa

A collaborative effort between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union Commission (AUC), YES-Africa is a guiding framework to shape the future world of work for the continent's youth.

ILO partners with the African Union to spearhead transformative macroeconomic policy framework for employment generation in Africa

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the International Training Centre, Turin conducted a capacity development and planning workshop on pro-employment macroeconomic and sectoral policies for African Union (AU) member...

Unveiling Trends, Practices, and Opportunities in Skills Development Across Southern, East, and Horn of Africa

Addressing the need for more reliable information on the skills dimensions of labour migration by establishing an information hub within the Knowledge Sharing Portal on Skills and Labour Migration (ASPYEE) platform.

Decent Work in Construction project engages SMME's in Ethekwini

Fact finding mission in Kwazulu Natal Province

Reinforcing Commitment and Fostering Action for Migrant Workers' Rights

The Multi-regional Trade Union Dialogue and Cooperation meeting focused on evaluating the progress made since the signing of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and planning for the implementation of the renewed MOU signed in June 2023.

Building National System of Social Protection Statistics in Eswatini

The workshop aligned with global goals, emphasizing the role of monitoring systems in shaping national strategies on social protection

Training

Knowledge-sharing seminar on ILO Convention 102 brings together tripartite partners

The ILO and ITC-ILO convened yesterday, 6 December, a hybrid knowledge-sharing seminar on the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102). Aimed at tripartite partners, the seminar delved into the convention, including its guiding...

161 Small and Micro Agribusiness Enterprises undergo tailored SIYB Refresher Training to manage and grow their businesses

Advancing social justice and promoting decent work in Ethiopia

An opinion piece by Alexio Musindo, ILO Country Director for Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan

Strategic Collaboration for Labour Migration

Enhancing coordination and collaboration among members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) and the National Labour, Employment, and Social Security Council (CONTESS) in Djibouti to promote decent work and effective management of labour migration.

ILO supports Nigeria to Unveil Ambitious Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) III 2023 – 2027

The International Labour Organization (ILO) supports the tripartite and other relevant partners in Nigeria to launch its Decent Country Programme (DWCP) III on 30th November 2023 at Rockview Hotel Royale, Abuja.