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Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa
"Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."
Shaping Somalia's Labour Migration through the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies
Discussing the challenges facing PrEAs, gathering input for the development of regulations, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
MRC Implementation Agreement Signing and Motorbike's Handover Ceremony
The ILO, through the BRMM programme, is collaborating with the Government of South Sudan to establish the first MRC in Juba, aiming to provide accurate information and timely support to potential migrants, returnees, and their families, fostering informed decision-making.
Advancing Labour Migration Governance and Protecting Workers' Rights in Africa
Contributing to improved labour migration governance and the protection of migrant workers' rights through enhanced social dialogue, trade union cooperation, and advocacy
From Challenges to Opportunities: Entrepreneurship Training for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers
Reinforcing the entrepreneurial and business management skills of 660 vulnerable returned migrants in Nairobi and Mombasa cities.
Unveiling Trends, Practices, and Opportunities in Skills Development Across Southern, East, and Horn of Africa
Addressing the need for more reliable information on the skills dimensions of labour migration by establishing an information hub within the Knowledge Sharing Portal on Skills and Labour Migration (ASPYEE) platform.
Reinforcing Commitment and Fostering Action for Migrant Workers' Rights
The Multi-regional Trade Union Dialogue and Cooperation meeting focused on evaluating the progress made since the signing of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and planning for the implementation of the renewed MOU signed in June 2023.
Strategic Collaboration for Labour Migration
Enhancing coordination and collaboration among members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) and the National Labour, Employment, and Social Security Council (CONTESS) in Djibouti to promote decent work and effective management of labour migration.
Building Capacity for Change: Uganda's 2nd TWG Meeting on Labour Migration
Enhancing the capacity of the Ministry and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of Uganda’s Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) project
Building Capacity for Change: Uganda's 2nd TWG Meeting on Labour Migration
Enhancing the capacity of the Ministry and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of Uganda’s Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) project
Training is key for employers' organisations to improve their representation - one of the main takeaways from the ILO's workshop with the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in partnership with the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), organised a workshop on the effective management of employers' and enterprise federations
Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Migration System in South Sudan
Enhancing the capacity of employers and Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in South Sudan.
A Union-to-Union Agreement between South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda Marks a Historic Milestone for Migrant Workers' Rights in the EHoA
A Union-to-Union Agreement between SSWTUF and CETU, as well as SSWTUF and NOTU, symbolises a unified effort to ensure the well-being and rights of migrant workers
Inclusive Futures: Fostering Social Protection for Migrant Workers
Regional training on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers to enhance tripartite plus partners' understanding of policy measures and strategies for extending social protection to all in the region, with a particular focus on migrant workers and their families.
Labour migration
First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights
Somalia's Migrant Resource Centre in Action
A Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) is established in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Ethiopia's Strategic Leap: Launching the National Technical Working Group on Labour Migration
The first National Technical Working Group (TWG) on Labor Migration in Ethiopia will promote safe, orderly, and productive migration while addressing challenges faced by migrant workers.
Improving Labour Migration Statistics in Kenya
Strengthening the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection staff in generating robust statistics on International Labour Migration.
Pathways to Progress: Somalia's 2nd TWG on Migrant Workers
The 2nd National Technical Working Group (TWG) on 25th September 2023 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Strengthening the Protection of Migrant Workers' Rights in Ethiopia & Somalia
Union-to-Union Agreement between the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU)