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International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour — beyond commitments to action

An interview with Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, on the occasion of the launch of the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, which took place on January 21, 2021.

International Migrants Day

African journalists win awards for excellence in labour migration reporting

The Alliance 8.7 Supply Chains Action Group held its second Strategic Workshop from 14 to 15 May 2019 in Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire.

The second strategic workshop of the Alliance 8.7 Supply Chains Action Group was organized in Abidjan on 14 and 15 May 2019 under the patronage of the First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire with funding from the governments of the Netherlands (through the...

Experts Validate the Report of the Evaluation of the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan for the Elimination Child Labour, especially the Worst...

‘’ I reiterate the ECOWAS Commission’s commitment to provide purposeful leadership to accompany Member states in their quest to enhance integrated and coordinated actions, and the mobilisation of the adequate resources to end child labour in the...

Rapid situational analysis of the employment-climate-environment nexus - Identifying just transition policies - Nigeria

A “just transition” is about achieving decent work for all and eradicating poverty through growing inclusive economies that can meet the needs of the world’s growing population while also protecting the environment and natural resources on which...

Financial education for potential migrants and returnees in Nigeria – Trainee's booklet

This booklet on financial education targets primarily potential migrants and returnees in Nigeria who wish to improve their money management skills. It introduces basic knowledge and tools related to earning, spending, budgeting and using financial...

The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation

The African Union (AU) is initiating discussions with stakeholders on the implementation of African Union’s Ten Year Action Plan to Eradicate Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (2020-2030) adopted during the AU Summit...

The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation

The African Union (AU) is initiating discussions with stakeholders on the implementation of African Union’s Ten Year Action Plan to Eradicate Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (2020-2030) adopted during the AU Summit...

The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation

The African Union (AU) is initiating discussions with stakeholders on the implementation of African Union’s Ten Year Action Plan to Eradicate Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (2020-2030) adopted during the AU Summit...

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Bending the rules

How to use a systemic approach to improve the rules of the game

Assessing the Needs of Enterprises Resulting From Covid-19: Experience of Nigeria Companies

Considering the important role that businesses play in creating jobs, economic growth, development and prosperity, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) conducted a needs assessment survey to identify key challenges faced by...

ILO And NECA Collaborate To Eliminate Child Labour In Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) have agreed to collaborate to accelerate progress on the elimination of Child Labour in the Cocoa and Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)...

Women migrant workers’ labour market situation in West Africa

This report provides an overview of the situation of women migrant workers in West Africa based on a review of laws, regulations, policies and exisiting data, with a special focus on Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria. It includes data on women...

ILO Commends NECA for its leadership role in finding solutions to COVI-19 challenges in Nigeria

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association held its Annual General Meeting on 21st of July 2020 during which it elected a new president and discussed issues affecting the organization and Nigeria as a whole.

Impact of COVID -19 on TVET in West Africa

Technical Note on survey with TVET providers, policy-makers and social partners on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in West Africa.

COVID-19: Protect children from child labour, now more than ever!

Most ILO programmes implemented in African countries, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are now taking accelerated action on protecting the health, jobs and incomes of workers. These interventions include a focus on more comprehensive social...

World Day Against Child Labour

Message from ILO Regional Office for Africa to mark the World Day against Child Labour 12 June 2020

Most ILO programmes implemented in African countries, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are now taking accelerated action on protecting the health, jobs and incomes of workers. These interventions include a focus on more comprehensive social...

ILO and JICA Co-organize Online Study Session on Child Labour and Business

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organised an online study Session on Child Labour and Business on how to strengthen the collaboration in the area of child labour in order to...

Exploring the potential for skills partnerships on migration in West Africa and Sahel

Sub-regional study on skills systems and policies in place, migration flows and patterns, links between training and migration policies, and collaboration on skills anticipation, development and recognition within the sub-region.

Potential for skills partnerships on migration in Nigeria

The report is one of 13 country studies that informed the sub-regional study. It is dedicated to Nigeria and provides relevant background information on skills systems and policies in place, migration flows and patterns, links between training and...