All resources: Uganda

ESG Leadership Essentials: a global training to empower EBMOs

The ILO and ITCILO ACTEMP teams delivered the ESG Leadership Essentials global training.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Validation of the gap analysis for Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) in Kenya

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

A Unified Approach to Labour Migration in Kenya

A validation w/shop to validate Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessing Employers' Role and Identifying Gaps in Migrant Worker Support report.

Report

Scaling up digital wages: Lessons and challenges from India’s enabling environment

Drawing on research and insights from experts and policymakers, this report identifies nine key factors driving the rapid adoption of digital wages in India — ranging from digital ID integration and universal bank access to digitized social benefits...

Children should learn not earn

This article highlights the story of Ekaette Ibout, a Nigerian journalist and passionate advocate against child labour. Written by her fellow participant, Carolyne Tomno, during the ACCEL Africa regional media training, it explores Ekaette’s journey...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance: Somalia validates the Private Employment Agencies regulation

A validation workshop of the regulations for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs)

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Collective bargaining in Uganda’s coffee supply chain

The CLEAR Supply Chains project trained employers and workers in the coffee sector on collective bargaining.

News

Refugee Youth Call for Action on Education, Employment, and Leadership at Global Summit

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF organized a High-Level Dialogue and Reception on the margins of the Summit of the Future 2024 where young refugees advocated for stronger global commitment to inclusive and sustainable solutions for displaced youth.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

CETU and EOEAF Join Forces to Safeguard Ethiopian Migrant Workers' Rights

Protecting the rights of Ethiopian migrant workers between Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and the Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a step toward

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Child labour due diligence capacity building in Uganda

Responsible business conduct is a key component of any action towards the prevention and elimination of child labour in supply chains. As part of an ILO capacity building programme on child labour due diligence and other fundamental principles and...

African journalists play a crucial role in preventing reversals in the fight against child labour

By: Manuel Odeny - Journalist from Kenya, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training September 25, 2024 – Reporting from Entebbe, Uganda 

Green jobs

ILO's Nature-Based Solutions training empowers African stakeholders to tackle climate and employment challenges

A capacity-building training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, equipped 38 participants from government and international organizations to integrate NbS into projects, tackling climate challenges and promoting sustainable...

Digital jobs

Innovative livelihood pathways for youth in Uganda: The Online Gig Work Program

In Uganda’s refugee-hosting areas, the ILO’s Online Gig Work Program empowers youth to thrive in this emerging economy as a step towards economic inclusion.

Digital leap for Uganda’s labour systems

ILO support aims to enhance the digital and operational capacity of Uganda’s labour market systems and strengthen workers' rights across the country.

Ending Violence and Harassment

Advancing ILO Convention No. 190 on Ending Violence and Harassment at the Workplace

Uganda (ILO News) The Government of Uganda, in August 2023, made a significant step forward in protecting its workforce by ratifying the 2019 violence and harassment Convention No. 190, established by the International Labour Organization. This made...

Workers’ organizations responding to the needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons

This report explores the role of workers' organizations in supporting refugees and forcibly displaced persons within the framework of the ILO PROSPECTS programme. It highlights the organisations' efforts to promote decent work, non-discrimination,...

A system analysis of the financial market in Uganda and its potential to contribute to sustainable development

As part of the cooperation between the ILO and Sida to enhance the development impact of financing instruments, this publication analyzes supply and demand of financial services, as well as the regulatory and supporting environment affecting...

District meeting marks new phase in fight against child labour in Uganda’s coffee and tea supply chains