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Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum

ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain

The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...

South Sudan Leaders Capacity Strengthened on Labour Migration

A two-day Tripartite Executive Roundtable in Juba. The gathering marked a major step on capacity building on labour migration governance in South Sudan

Kenya Validates New Skills Assessment Study to Strengthen Reintegration Support for Returnees

A workshop to validate a new study focused on the skills development and training needs of returnees in Mombasa and Nairobi Counties

ACCEL Africa Good Practices

Community-led awareness and monitoring to eliminate child labour - The COTU-Kenya model

Explore how trade unions in Kenya are tackling child labour through community-led monitoring, awareness campaigns, and collective action. A replicable good practice from COTU-K with ILO support.

ILO reaffirms support for advancing the social and solidarity economy in Africa

The ILO reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in Africa at a high-level roundtable in Nairobi, highlighting its collaboration with the African Union and other partners in support of inclusive, rights-based...

Inter-Regional Dialogue Between Africa and Arab States Strengthens Collaboration on Migrant Worker Protection

An inter-regional dialogue in Abuja brought together African and Arab State partners to strengthen collaboration on migrant worker protection, review progress under ATUMNET, and set priorities for more worker-centred labour migration governance.

ILO brief

Navigating environmental policy change: Lessons from Kenya’s plastic bag ban for a just transition of MSMEs

As governments worldwide advance ambitious environmental and climate agendas, MSMEs are under growing pressure to adapt to new regulations—often without adequate resources or support. Kenya’s 2017 plastic bag ban offers valuable lessons on the...

Disability Inclusion at Workplace

ILO and partners empower stakeholders on inclusive Workplaces in Kisumu

How can the 5% employment reservation as per the Kenya Persons with Disabilities Act of 2025 for persons with disabilities translate into real opportunities? The ILO and its partners recently convened stakeholders in Kisumu to bridge policy with...

News

Africa unites to transform skills and apprenticeships

More than 100 stakeholders from 24 African countries gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, from 14 to 16 May 2025, to drive forward a shared vision: quality skills and apprenticeships that empower workers, especially in the informal economy.

Ethiopia Advances Free Legal Aid Proclamation

Ethiopia advances the development of a national Free Legal Aid Proclamation aimed at strengthening access to justice for vulnerable groups, including migrant workers and returnees.

Partnership

ILO and Eni reinforce joint commitment to workers' health and well-being in agri-business

Endorsing the intervention model and discussing future plans to improve workers' health, safety and social protection in the agri-business sector, the ILO and Eni reaffirmed their strong partnership during a steering committee meeting in Rome.

Strengthening Labour Market Information System in Uganda and Kenya

A joint monitoring mission in Uganda and Kenya to assess ongoing initiatives supporting labour migration governance, reintegration of returned migrants, and the advancement of pre-departure training infrastructure.

South Sudan Prepares for its first-ever Labour Force and Migration Survey with Successful ToT Workshop

A two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Juba on mapping and household listing procedures to update the sampling frame for South Sudan’s first-ever Labour Force and Migration Survey (LF&MS), scheduled for implementation later this year.

Wukro MRC Restored to Serve Returnees and Potential Migrants

Wukro’s Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) has resumed its role as a safe, accessible space offering walk-in and remote support services to the local population.

A Milestone Towards Effective Migration Governance in South Sudan

A high-level workshop in Juba to finalise the key priorities, guiding principles, vision, and mission of the Labour Migration Policy for the Republic of South Sudan.

Collaboration for improved Labour Migration Governance

4th Technical Working Group meetings in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, and Djibouti for improved collaboration on labour migration at national level.

East African Community Advance towards Regional Competency Standards for Domestic Workers

The 2nd Regional Meeting of Experts on Competency Standards for Domestic Workers

Ethiopia Validates Social Protection Data Using ILO’s Social Security Inquiry Tool

Advancing national efforts to coordinate and monitor social protection systems through improved data accuracy and institutional ownership.

Tanzania Hosts Regional Meetings Advancing EAC Social Protection and Skills Recognition Frameworks

Tanzania hosted two critical regional meetings that advanced the East African Community’s (EAC) agenda on labour mobility, social protection, and skills development.

Tanzania Moves Forward with the Ratification of Key ILO Conventions

The ILO and the Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA) organized a tripartite technical meeting from February 12 to 14, 2025, in Dodoma, Tanzania. The meeting focused on establishing a technical team to drive the ratification process for ILO...