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Enhancing Social Protection for Migrant Workers: Challenges and Strategies in the East and Horn of Africa

Africa

Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration

This webinar hosted by the ILO in collaboration with the African Union Commission and African Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD, discussed skills partnerships for labour migration.

Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa

"Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."

Shaping Somalia's Labour Migration through the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies

Discussing the challenges facing PrEAs, gathering input for the development of regulations, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

MRC Implementation Agreement Signing and Motorbike's Handover Ceremony

The ILO, through the BRMM programme, is collaborating with the Government of South Sudan to establish the first MRC in Juba, aiming to provide accurate information and timely support to potential migrants, returnees, and their families, fostering...

Shaping Narratives, Changing Lives: The Role of Media in Labour Migration

The BRMM programme is organising a capacity building workshop dedicated to raising awareness on labour migration dynamics among local and international media outlets, as well as to emphasise the importance of providing adequate coverage on labour...

Decent Work Country Programme

Decent Work Country Programme for Somalia 2023 - 2025

The Somalia Decent Work Country Programme 2023-2025is the product of an extensive consultative and participatory process with the ILO tripartite constituents, i.e., the Government, employers and workers.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Building Capacity for Change: Uganda's 2nd TWG Meeting on Labour Migration

Enhancing the capacity of the Ministry and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of Uganda’s Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) project

Training is key for employers' organisations to improve their representation - one of the main takeaways from the ILO's workshop with the...

The ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in partnership with the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), organised a workshop on the effective management of employers' and enterprise federations

Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Migration System in South Sudan

Enhancing the capacity of employers and Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in South Sudan.

A Union-to-Union Agreement between South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda Marks a Historic Milestone for Migrant Workers' Rights in the EHoA

A Union-to-Union Agreement between SSWTUF and CETU, as well as SSWTUF and NOTU, symbolises a unified effort to ensure the well-being and rights of migrant workers

Inclusive Futures: Fostering Social Protection for Migrant Workers

Regional training on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers to enhance tripartite plus partners' understanding of policy measures and strategies for extending social protection to all in the region, with a particular focus on migrant...

Migrations

Conclusions: First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference concludes in Abidjan

ILO and social partners call to joint action to the challenges facing African migrant workers in Africa.

Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

Somalia's Migrant Resource Centre in Action

A Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) is established in Mogadishu, Somalia.