ILO in Africa
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International Women's Day
When women rise, Africa rises!
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, ILO Regional Director for Africa, calls for everyone to not just celebrate progress in achieving gender equality, but to also ignite further action.
What's new
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Driving a sustainable and inclusive digital transformation for decent work
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Launch of the first global strategic compliance plan in Abidjan
28 March 2024
This crucial initiative, designed to cover the three years 2023-2025, aims to address significant challenges in respecting and realizing the rights of workers in Côte d'Ivoire, with a particular focus on the agricultural, commerce, industry, as well as buildings and public works sectors.
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Empowering youth, eradicating child labour: ACCEL Africa's impact in Malawi
27 March 2024
Through the project’s efforts, 282 youths, comprising 193 boys and 89 girls, graduated from various vocational skills trades in January 2023. These trades include motorcycle mechanics, tailoring and designing, bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery, as well as welding and fabrication.
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Voices against child labour: A media competition
26 March 2024
This media competition is more than just a contest; it's a call to action for media professionals and students to contribute their voices and skills to a crucial global cause, leveraging their influence to make a real difference in the fight against child labour.
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Call for expression of interest for a needs assessment in Uganda
26 March 2024
Highlight
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A labour roadmap for Africa
The Abidjan Declaration
Conclusions of the 14th Africa Regional Meeting, 2019.
Interactive maps and charts
Labour standards and legislations in Africa
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See which countries in Africa have ratified ILO Conventions
NORMLEX Database
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Browse national labour, social security and related human rights legislations
NATLEX Database