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Empowering Africa: Championing human rights at work, uniting for change and transforming futures
The African Regional Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), held in Kigali, Rwanda, in November 2024, brought together over 45 African countries to discuss and advance social justice and human rights in the workplace.
ILO marks major milestone in fight against child labour in Egypt
The ILO has successfully concluded its ACCEL Africa project in Egypt, addressing child labour in the cotton supply chain.
ILO strengthens the project management capacity of partners to address child labour in cocoa and gold mining supply chains in Ghana.
The ILO ACCEL Africa project in Ghana organized a capacity development activity to enhance the skills of tripartite partners and CSOs in monitoring and evaluation, gender inclusion, and knowledge sharing to accelerate the elimination of child labour...
The Soubré Regional employment fair: An opportunity for decent work and the eradication of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
As part of efforts to promote decent employment for young people and combat child labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) organized "BARA", the Regional Job Fair, from October 31 to...
Independent Final Evaluation of the ACCEL Africa Project (Phase 1)
This document summarizes the final evaluation of the ACCEL Africa (Phase 1) project, which worked to eliminate child labour in key supply chains across Africa. It highlights achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to inform future actions.
From skills to startups: How SIYB training is empowering Kericho’s youth to beat unemployment
Through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program, young people who already study in vocational training centers were equipped with essential entrepreneurial skills to start and sustain their own businesses. The program focuses on building...
Agricultural insurance at the heart of climate resilience in Mali: an innovative approach to protect livelihoods and combat child labour
Faced with the increasing challenges of climate change and its devastating impacts on Malian cotton farmers, the ACCEL Africa project has introduced an innovative agricultural insurance initiative in partnership with Pula Advisors and AGRA. This...
Empowering communities to combat child labour: ACCEL Africa training for sub-county administrators
Sub-county administrators play a critical role in connecting national and local governments, shaping policies, and ensuring that child protection measures are enforced. The training covered legal frameworks, strategies for identifying and addressing...
Our work with journalists
ILO equips journalists with skills to report on child labour
By: Okello Jesus Ojara, Journalist from Uganda, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training
Narratives for change: How can the media tell impactful stories on child labour?
By: Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman, Journalist from Ghana, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training
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
A focus on community-led monitoring efforts in cocoa and gold supply chains
Rebuilding futures: The collaborative effort behind the reopening of Fagbo skills acquisition centre
Trade unions at the forefront in the fight against child labour in Mali
Empowering partners through M&E, gender mainstreaming, and knowledge sharing
Media training on child labour reporting in Malawi
Breaking the cycle of poverty: Financial education for cocoa-growing communities in Côte d'Ivoire
ACCEL Africa holds an important training workshop on child labour elimination for Nigeria Employers in the Cocoa supply chain
Empowering Kericho county's youth: Successful completion of SIYB training of trainers