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FAIRWAY migration

ILO expands FAIRWAY programme to advance decent work for African migrant workers in the Arab States

New four-year initiative to support African migrant workers targets key sectors such as care and construction to address rights gaps and enhance regional cooperation.

ILO Strengthens Employer Engagement in Labour Migration Governance in Uganda

A virtual workshop to validate a report on “An assessment on the role of employers in improving labour migration governance in Uganda”.

Media Professionals in Africa Equipped for Improved Reporting on Labour Migration

Promoting accurate, balanced, and gender-sensitive coverage of labour migration in Africa while strengthening regional collaboration.

Leaflet

Project Brief: The FAIRWAY programme phase 2

The FAIRWAY Programme Phase II is a four-year interregional development cooperation initiative, supported by SDC, that aims to improve conditions for migrant workers by strengthening labour migration governance in the labour migration corridor...

Youth employment

Kenyan Youth Harness AI to Tackle Unemployment

A youth-driven AI hackathon in Nakuru, Kenya, supported by the International Labour Organization, empowered young innovators to design tech-driven solutions to unemployment, ranging from digital farming advice to inclusive online learning platforms.

Ethiopia Strengthens Diplomatic Capacity on Labour Migration

The ILO BRMM and JLMP Programmes, in partnership with the Institute of Foreign Affairs, trained 25 Ethiopian diplomats on international labour migration and legal frameworks from 22–23 April 2025. The workshop strengthened diplomats’ capacity to...

Tanzania Validates Revised PDO Manual and Domestic Worker Curriculum

Tanzania has strengthened its labour migration governance by validating a revised pre-departure orientation manual and competency-based domestic worker curriculum. Supported by the ILO, the initiative follows a national gap analysis and recent...

African Labour Attachés in the Gulf Strengthen Capacity to Protect Migrant Workers

African Labour Attachés from across the Gulf received training in Doha to strengthen their capacity to protect migrant workers, promote fair recruitment, and support workers, especially women, in accessing rights and remedies.

East and Horn of Africa Strengthen Labour Migration Governance Through Social Dialogue

Enhancing the Role of Social Dialogue in Improving Labour Migration Governance, the Third High-Level Labour Migration Governance in the East and Horn of Africa

Social protection

South-South cooperation for extension of social protection to workers in the informal economy: The case of Kenya and Lao People’s...

This Brief presents ongoing efforts towards extending social protection coverage to workers in the informal economy in Kenya and Lao People's Democratic Republic through South-South Cooperation supported by the ILO and the People’s Republic of China.

Gender equality

How Narok County in Kenya is ending female genital mutilation and opening doors to opportunity

Narok County’s adoption of the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Policy implementation matrix marks a powerful step forward in the fight to protect girls' rights, advance gender equality, and create pathways to decent work for women.

ILO Training combats child labour through entrepreneurship in Kenya

ILO boosts child labour prevention in Kenya by training vocational instructors in entrepreneurship to empower youth with sustainable livelihood skills.

News

ILO supports Kenya to refine national plan for green jobs and skills

Kenya is advancing a national strategy to create green jobs and support a sustainable economy. A stakeholder review supported by the ILO brought together experts, government officials, and partners to refine the plan and ensure an inclusive...

Empowering communities: ILO GET Ahead strengthens livelihoods in tea & coffee value chains in Nanyuki, Kenya

ILO’s ACCEL Africa project trains 25 GET Ahead trainers in Kenya’s Meru and Nyeri counties to empower women and youth with entrepreneurship skills, reduce child labour in tea and coffee sectors, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Digital inclusion

ILO and partners bring industry-recognized digital skills certifications for Kenya’s youth

Bridging the gap between training and employment, Kenya’s first Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for digital skills graduates received industry-recognized certifications with support from the ILO PROSPECTS Partnership.

Voices against child labour: The ILO trains Kenyan journalists on ethical reporting of child labour

This story highlights a capacity-building initiative by the ILO under the ACCEL Africa project, equipping 23 Kenyan journalists with ethical reporting skills on child labour in supply chains, particularly in the coffee and tea sectors.

ILO Voices | Refugee access to work

Recognition of my skills brought me new hope for the future

Celestin Mbaruku is a tailor and tailoring trainer in Nairobi, Kenya. As a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, he lacked access to formal employment until his skills were certified by the Government of Kenya’s Recognition of Prior...

Addressing knowledge gaps and sustainable financing for the elimination of child labour

The ACCEL Africa project trained County Child Labour Monitoring Committees (CCLMCs) in Kenya on financial sustainability, equipping them with skills in fundraising, crowdfunding, and social enterprises. Four counties developed proposals and are...

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kenya and ILO collaborate to combat child labour

The ODPP Kenya and ILO partnered to train prosecutors on combating child labour under the ACCEL Africa Initiative. The five-day program strengthened legal capacity to prosecute child labour cases, protect victims, and enforce child rights laws....

CAPSA project

Factors and impacts of the trafficking of girls from Karamoja region, Uganda into Kenya

This study is a call to action for governments, NGOs, and communities to address this transnational issue with targeted interventions.