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Child Labour and Forced Labour

Tanzania marks World Day against Child Labour with strong call for action and renewed commitments

Uganda’s Labour Market Assessment and Skills Mapping to Boost Reintegration of Returnees in the country

Validating the findings of the Labour Market Assessment and Skills Mapping for the Reintegration of Returned Migrant Workers, commissioned in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area

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Raising the voice of the invisible ILO Convention 189 and the future of Tanzania’s Domestic Workers

In 2025, domestic workers in Tanzania made history by joining the national May Day celebrations for the first time. This article explores their growing visibility, the push for the ratification of ILO Convention 189, and the future of decent work...

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

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

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.

HIV/AIDS and Safety and Health

ILO and TACAIDS reinforce commitment to workplace HIV response in Tanzania

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) have reaffirmed their commitment to combating HIV/AIDS in Tanzanian workplaces.

Labour Standards

ILO and Tanzanian Judiciary deepen partnership to strengthen Labour Justice System

ILO partnered with Tanzania’s Judiciary for a two-day training to boost judicial leadership and advance fair, efficient labour justice.

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Newly appointed LESCO members undergo capacity building with ILO support in Tanzania

The ILO is working with Tanzania to strengthen LESCO, a national group that helps solve work-related problems by bringing together workers, employers, and government officials.

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.

Djibouti Strengthens Labour Market Data Capacity

INSTAD and the ILO conducted a five-day training from 4–8 May 2025 to strengthen Djibouti’s capacity to produce reliable labour market statistics. Participants worked with data from the first quarter Labour Force Survey, generated key indicators...

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.

ILO and CMA bolster Labour Justice through specialized arbitration training in Morogoro

The ILO and CMA conducted specialized arbitration training in Morogoro to strengthen labour justice by equipping mediators and arbitrators with advanced skills for fair and efficient dispute resolution.

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.

Uganda Launches DWCP III and Labour Market Information System

Uganda launched its Third Decent Work Country Programme and a new Labour Market Information System, reinforcing national efforts to promote decent work, improve labour governance, and expand access to reliable labour market data.

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

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.