News and articles
September 2023
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How can Unions enhance workers' education?
21 September 2023
In September 2023, the ILO's Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV) organized a global symposium on workers' education, uniting union leaders, academics, activists and other partners. They analysed the current state of workers' education and devised strategies to adapt to a changing work landscape. Here the key takeaways from this symposium.
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Trade Unions: What is the future of workers' education?
19 September 2023
As the largest membership based civil society organization in the world and a crucial constituent of the International Labour Organization, workers ‘organizations gain their strength and influence through effective education and support of their members. However, issues such as climate change and demographic shifts, new technologies, digitalisation, growing inequalities, and geopolitical tensions are jeopardising attempts to achieve social justice and decent work for all. Facing these challenges, what is the future of workers’ education?
July 2023
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Enhancing Labour Migration through Skills Partnerships
28 July 2023
Formulating skills partnerships for Labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa region (EHoA)
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Advancing digitalisation for improved Labour Migration Governance in Ethiopia
27 July 2023
ILO Biometric readers and IT equipment handover ceremony to the MoLS
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A returnee raised her income and improved her skills
26 July 2023
Migrant workers who lack proper information usually end up extending their stay, despite their visas having expired, putting them in danger of being classified as irregular/undocumented migrants. Migrants are even more vulnerable in such situations and face numerous challenges, including labour rights violations, abuses, and exploitation.
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Bridging Perspectives and Building Solutions: Towards Inclusive Labour Migration in East & Horn of Africa
21 July 2023
"Opportunities and challenges on Labour Migration: An Experience-Sharing Forum among East African Countries"
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Promoting Fair Recruitment and Decent Work for African Migrant Workers
18 July 2023
Fair recruitment, international labour standards (ILS), union-to-union agreements, and monitoring and reporting
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A Visionary Path Towards Fair and Ethical Recruitment in Africa
16 July 2023
developing a robust Fair Recruitment Strategy designed specifically for Africa.
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Why Workers' Organizations remain important players to advance social justice?
03 July 2023
Former ILO Senior Adviser Claude Akpokavie draws from his experience as a trade unionist and explains the pivotal role played by workers' organizations in promoting social justice for all.
June 2023
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ILO Director-General concludes first ever Philippines visit with call for more social dialogue
28 June 2023
Three-day visit includes meetings with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., social partners, migrant workers and a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Philippines joining the ILO.