Egypt’s Ministry of Justice and ILO launch e-learning platform for judicial training

Cairo, Egypt (ILO News)– The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Advancing the Decent Work Agenda for North Africa (ADWA’) project, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), has officially launched the National Centre for Judicial Studies (NCJS) e-learning platform, also known as the Judges Academy. This initiative represents a major step forward in modernizing judicial training in Egypt by harnessing digital tools to enhance the capacity of judicial authorities.

The Judges Academy platform provides an interactive and accessible digital learning environment, equipping judicial personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply international labour standards and ensure fair and effective legal proceedings. It aligns with Egypt’s broader digital transformation strategy, which aims to integrate technology into governance, enhance efficiency, and improve access to justice.

H.E. Counsellor Adnan Al-Fangary, Minister of Justice, emphasized Egypt’s commitment to digital transformation, stating: "Under the leadership of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt has placed digital transformation at the heart of its national priorities. The NCJS e-learning platform serves as the Ministry of Justice’s digital training arm, supporting our vision for a modernized justice system that leverages technology to improve legal education and judicial efficiency. This initiative contributes to Egypt’s strategy of becoming a regional hub for digital innovation and knowledge-sharing in the justice sector."

Since 2014, the ILO has collaborated with the National Centre for Judicial Studies to promote the effective application of international labour standards (ILS) in Egypt. Eric Oechslin, Director of the ILO Cairo Office, highlighted the impact of this partnership: "Through this collaboration, we have supported Egypt’s judicial system in integrating international labour standards into legal rulings. Since 2023 alone, six new judicial decisions have been issued based on these standards, particularly concerning freedom of association, collective bargaining, non-discrimination, and minimum wage enforcement. Egypt, as an ILO member since 1936, has ratified 65 conventions, 54 of which remain in force. These achievements reflect the strong connection between international labour standards and social justice, reinforcing Egypt’s commitment to decent work principles."

The ADWA’ project has played a pivotal role in expanding digital learning opportunities within the judiciary. Valentine Offenloch, ADWA’ Project Manager, highlighted the project’s key contributions: "This collaboration has led to significant milestones, including the development of a judicial guide on international labour standards, the establishment of an online training studio, and the training of Egyptian judges on incorporating these standards into judicial practice. By embedding international labour standards in judicial curricula, we are ensuring that Egypt’s legal framework remains aligned with global best practices."

This digital transformation of judicial training underscores the strong collaboration between the ILO and Egypt’s judicial institutions, fostering a more inclusive and effective legal system. By integrating international labour standards into legal education, the initiative strengthens the capacity of judicial authorities to uphold fair labour practices, social justice, and decent work for all.