Safety + Health for All in Maghreb countries: Promoting a safe and healthy working environment for workers in vulnerable situations such as young workers and women

The project, funded by the European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion), aims at improving the safety and health of workers in vulnerable conditions in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

The project “Safety + Health for All in Maghreb countries: Promoting a safe and healthy working environment for workers in vulnerable situations such as young workers and women” is funded by the European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) and implemented by the ILO. It is part of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Employment and Labour Roadmap 2022-2025.

The intervention aims at improving the safety and health of workers in vulnerable conditions in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The target beneficiaries are women and young workers, in particular in the agricultural sector.

Objectives

The project seeks to:
  • Build the capacities of labour ministries and their labour inspectorates, workers’ and employers’ organizations and other key stakeholders.
  • Promote awareness among workers in targeted areas with the aim to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.

Outcomes

Project activities are expected to promote occupational safety and health, ultimately facilitating access of workers in vulnerable conditions to safe and healthy jobs in the Maghreb countries.