Articles

2023

  1. A Visionary Path Towards Fair and Ethical Recruitment in Africa

    16 July 2023

    developing a robust Fair Recruitment Strategy designed specifically for Africa.

  2. From Data to Action: Accelerating Labour Market and Migration Initiatives in Djibouti

    15 July 2023

    Identifying existing strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities within the country's data collection and analysis frameworks

  3. ILO, Rwanda Join Forces to Boost Decent Jobs for Youth in Digital Economy

    13 July 2023

    Financially supported by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg, the main goal of the project is to enable more young women and men in Rwanda to access decent jobs in Rwanda's digital economy.

  4. ILO pursues its support of decent job creation in the agribusiness sector

    13 July 2023

  5. The Re-birth of the Trade Union in the Tobacco Sector in Malawi

    12 July 2023

    The ILO ADDRESS project partnered with the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) in revitalizing the Tobacco and Allied Workers Union of Malawi (TOAWUM) in the tobacco sector, that has been inactive since or before 2019. The lack of a functional and active union in the sector left workers with no opportunity to enjoy the benefits of freedom of association and protection of their rights.

  6. The Royal Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi and Zambia visits the ILO ADDRESS Project in Lilongwe-Traditional Authority Chadza

    12 July 2023

    On 12 July, 2023, the ILO's Addressing Decent Work Deficits and Improving Access to Rights in Malawi’s Tobacco Sector (ADDRESS) project hosted the Royal Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi and Zambia Ms. Ingrid Marie Mikelsen together with the Minister of Labour, Honourable Ms. Agnes Nyalonje Member of Parliament, President of the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) -Mr. Charles Kumchenga, and Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) Executive Director Mr. George Khaki in Lilongwe during a district level commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) held under the theme: ‘Social justice for all! End Child Labour’

  7. Uniting Against Child Labour: A Celebration of Progress and Vision for a Future Free of Child Exploitation in Egypt

    12 July 2023

  8. Egypt's Multi-Faceted Approach: Digitalizing Inspections, Establishing Strong Partnerships on the Eliminating Child Labour, and Promoting Awareness

    12 July 2023

    Over the past few months, through collaborative efforts and partnerships, Egypt has made significant strides in these areas, implementing three distinct activities. Let's take a closer look at each of these initiatives.

  9. Our work with supply chain actors!

    05 July 2023

    Below is a compilation of guiding documents produced by employer organizations to support their members on mainstreaming child labour across their operations.

  10. Child labour at 'critical moment' as more pushed into work: ILO

    05 July 2023

    The future of millions of children is at risk as growing numbers are pulled out of school and into work, the head of the United Nations' labour body has told the BBC. Gilbert Houngbo, director-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO), said there had been a "regression" in regions around the world amid global economic problems.

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    Drogba teams up with FIFPRO, ILO to educate African players about fake agents

    05 July 2023

    Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says soccer players in Africa too often fall prey to fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune. Through his foundation, Drogba has teamed up with global soccer players union FIFPRO and the International Labour Organisation to raise awareness about the risks.

  12. Results Video: ACCEL Africa

    30 June 2023

    The Results Video of the "Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa (ACCEL Africa) project" 1st phase implementation presents a comprehensive account of the project's journey from November 2018 to June 2023.

  13. International Labour Organization Supports Africa Tourism Research Network

    29 June 2023

    The International Labour Organisation in partnership with Africa Tourism Research Network has organised a 3-day training session for about 35 traditional caterers and kente weavers in the Volta Region in social media and digital marketing skills. The training was conducted by African Skills Hub with support from the ILO's Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning/SKILL UP Ghana Component.

  14. Malawi’s Minister of Labour Launches the Advocacy and Communication Strategy on Child Labour Elimination

    29 June 2023

    On 29th June 2023, Minister of Labour Honourable Ms. Agnes Nyalonje launched the first ever Advocacy and Communication Strategy on child labour elimination in Malawi. The Advocacy and Communication Strategy has been developed to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of child labour issues in various sectors in Malawi. It supports government, social partners, civil society and other key stakeholders in advocating for the elimination of child labour and guide the implementation of advocacy activities both nationally and locally

  15. Malawi’s Minister of Labour Launches the Advocacy and Communication Strategy on Child Labour Elimination

    29 June 2023

    On 29th June 2023, Minister of Labour Honourable Ms. Agnes Nyalonje launched the first ever Advocacy and Communication Strategy on child labour elimination in Malawi. The Advocacy and Communication Strategy has been developed to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of child labour issues in various sectors in Malawi. It supports government, social partners, civil society and other key stakeholders in advocating for the elimination of child labour and guide the implementation of advocacy activities both nationally and locally

  16. People living with HIV getting back to business in Zambia

    27 June 2023

    The ILO, in partnership with the Network of Zambian People Living with HIV, Zambia Federation of Employers and National AIDS Council implemented an economic empowerment initiative for people living with HIV whose income was adversely affected during COVID pandemic. A total of 390 households benefitted from the programme through the 25 support groups of people living with HIV who started or improved their enterprise in Zambia.

  17. ACCEL Africa Paves the Way for Change in Cote d'Ivoire's Cocoa and Gold Mining Value Chains

    27 June 2023

    The ACCEL Africa project recently concluded its capitalization workshop, marking an important milestone in its goal to accelerate action or elimination of child labour in the cocoa and artisanal gold mining value chains in Côte d'Ivoire.

  18. Integrating Social Dialogues in creating more decent jobs in the agro-processing sector - The ProAgro Ethiopia project experience

    21 June 2023

  19. Women defy gender norms, access vocational training on hard labour occupations in Ethiopia

    20 June 2023

    The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners have introduced tailored courses, empowering refugee and host community members to gain professional skills and pursue meaningful careers.

  20. Enhancing decent employment in Kenya through effective labour inspection

    19 June 2023

    The rights of employees, prevention of abuses at workplaces, and the promotion of economic and social development are some of the positive results of effective labour inspection. In Kenya, labour inspection helps in the achievement of a successful labour market because, through it, labour law violations are minimized.