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The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts

East African Community strengthens regional response to social vulnerabilities

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts on the Draft Social Protection Policy involved experts from various sectors who reviewed and provided input on the draft policy. Key recommendations included updating the policy, developing an Implementation...

Labour migration

Labour migration agreement between Kenya and Germany nears completion

Kenya and Germany are finalising a labour migration agreement. This will create a system for skilled workers to move between the countries, while protecting Kenyan workers' rights. The agreement is expected to be signed in September 2024.

Promoting Safe and Empowering Migration

Progress in Labour Migration Governance: Insights from Kenya and Ethiopia

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) team visited Kenya and Ethiopia to assess the BRMM programmes activities. The BRMM Programme helps migrants with skills training, business startup, and financial resources. They met with...

Somalia Advances Towards Safe Migration with Successful National Consultation Workshop and TWG Meeting

The National Consultation Workshop on the Development of Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for Somalia validated a situational analysis report and gathered insights for creating Somalia's first comprehensive labour migration policy. This...

Informed Decision-Making in Djibouti

Djibouti Strengthened Labour Market Data with Standardised Information Framework

Djibouti held a workshop to improve data collection on labour markets, especially for migration. The workshop addressed challenges like data reliability and lack of standardized classifications. A task force was created to implement these...

Empowering Ethiopian Migrant Workers

Ethiopia Strengthens Skills Framework for Migrant Workers with Harmonised Standards and Curricula

Ethiopia held a workshop to improve training standards for migrant workers in security, caregiving, hairdressing, and welding. This training will make the migrant workers more employable both at home and abroad. The new standards include...

Bridging Continents for the Protection of Migrant Workers

The Doha Dialogue Paves the Way for Improved Labor Mobility Governance Between Africa and the Middle East

The "Doha Dialogue" on Labour Mobility marked a key milestone in enhancing labour mobility governance and protecting migrant workers' rights between the GCC and AU, by bringing together ministers and representatives from African and Middle Eastern...

News

First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR

The Lao Employment Business Association has been established to represent private employment agencies in Lao PDR, marking a significant step forward in enhancing responsible business practices and social dialogue.

Press release

ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Empowering women through fashion and hygiene: The Nouara Initiative

Social entrepreneurs in Lebanon successfully grew their businesses through EMDAD, an ILO PROSPECTS-led initiative that offered financial support, personalized coaching, technical training, and networking opportunities, boosting their community and...

Video

ILO transforms lives of women in Iraq through financial skills and business training

This video captures the success of the ILO in empowering Iraqi women entrepreneurs with essential skills and financial support, transforming lives and creating a ripple effect of opportunity and resilience across communities.

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Creating a Literary Haven: The Inspiring Story of Hadi Yahya's Bookstore

Social entrepreneurs in Lebanon successfully grew their businesses through EMDAD, an ILO PROSPECTS-led initiative that offered financial support, personalized coaching, technical training, and networking opportunities, boosting their community and...

News

Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills

Training builds capacity of trade union members in a number of key industrial sectors on fundamental principles and rights at work.

Impact story

Breaking waves and gender barriers in Sri Lanka maritime sector

A partnership between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka’s Mahapola Port and Martime Academy has led to Nayomi Amarasinghe becoming one of the few female seafarers in the country.

Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) Project

Project Media toolkit on “Reporting on Labour Migration in the SADC region” and Media competition awards ceremony

World Refugee Day

Building hope: Syrian farmer Fatima Tarek Al-Ahmad’s efforts to secure a brighter future for her family

On World Refugee Day, 25-year-old Fatima shares her struggles and strength as the sole family’s breadwinner, showcasing her resilience amid challenges and hard work.

ILO Voices | Violence and harassment at work

I empower migrant domestic workers by sharing my experiences

As a migrant domestic worker, Win Faidah was abused by her employers. Now she works to raise awareness so that other Indonesian women have the knowledge to protect themselves from exploitation and violence in the workplace.

Farming in Lebanon: Aline Tannous Speaks on Hardship and Lack of Healthcare

This video is the last in a short series by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action (CeSSRA) that aims to shed light on the multiple challenges agricultural workers and farmers in Lebanon face...

NSPS, ILO and FAO lead initiative to extend social protection to informal and rural workers in Kenya

The workshop on implementing the National Strategy for Social Protection for informal and rural worker gathered key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive roadmap for extending social protection coverage across the country.

Empowering youth

From smartphones to social change: ILO launches a photo exhibition of refugee and host community youths

In Uganda, a photo exhibition launched on World Refugee Day showcased an initiative empowering 60 young refugees and host community members to use mobile photography to share their experiences, struggles and aspirations.