Articles
2023
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The unionization of informal workers: Transforming Malawi's tea and coffee sectors
20 October 2023
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Improved productivity evidence for better policy making in South Africa
13 October 2023
In this interview, Mothunye Mothiba, Chief Executive Officer of Productivity South Africa, discusses how partnering with the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work team will improve productivity analytics to support policy work involving key government, business and workers’ organizations in 2024.
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Ethiopia's Strategic Leap: Launching the National Technical Working Group on Labour Migration
12 October 2023
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.
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Improving Labour Migration Statistics in Kenya
06 October 2023
Strengthening the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection staff in generating robust statistics on International Labour Migration.
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National Workshop on Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for the realization of decent work
06 October 2023
South Africa
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ILO trainings help keep Amany’s family entirely free of child labour
05 October 2023
Close to the market at Al-Faiyum in Egypt, Amany and her husband Abo Ahmed are busy making their own mark in the local textile industry and giving their children a bright future through their new business, which they built thanks to ILO ACCEL Africa’s partnership with the GET Ahead programme. Their children Ahmed and Jana, who also attended the SCREAM training programme, are now also empowered to know and protect their rights.
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Pathways to Progress: Somalia's 2nd TWG on Migrant Workers
05 October 2023
The 2nd National Technical Working Group (TWG) on 25th September 2023 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
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Allen's Journey from Child Labor to Academic Resilience
05 October 2023
Through ACCEL Africa, Allen was given the opportunity to return to school. The project equipped him with essential learning materials, including textbooks, thereby facilitating his reintegration into the educational system.
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Empowering local communities—Chisinkha child protection committee's proactive approach against child labor in Mulanje district, Malawi
05 October 2023
Formed under the ACCEL Africa project, the Chisinkha CPC comprises fifteen members from six villages under the jurisdiction of GVH Chisinkha.
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Empowering Young Women Through Vocational Training: The Transformation of Gertrude Chizumira
05 October 2023
Recognizing the urgent need to equip young people like Gertrude with vocational skills, a local organization, ICEED, launched an intensive three-month training program under the ACCEL Africa project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
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Overcoming Obstacles Through Vocational Training: The Journey of Tisungane Elesoni
05 October 2023
Tisungane was selected for a transformative vocational training program under the ACCEL Africa project. Implemented by the Impact Centre for Economic Empowerment and Development (ICEED) and supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) with funding from the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Strengthening the Protection of Migrant Workers' Rights in Ethiopia & Somalia
04 October 2023
Union-to-Union Agreement between the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU)
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Rwanda's former labour minister starts work on "serving Africa region" at ILO
03 October 2023
Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, the former Minister for Public Service and Labour in Rwanda, has commenced her new role as the Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at the International Labour Organization (ILO). The announcement, made through ILO's official X account emphasized Kayirangwa's enthusiasm for joining the ILO team and her dedication to "serving the Africa region."
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United against child labour: The Government of the Netherlands and the ILO renew their partnership through the 2nd phase of the ACCEL Africa project.
28 September 2023
The ILO and the Netherlands are uniting against child labour through the 2nd phase of the ACCEL Africa project in a holistic approach.
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Malawi validates national Alliance 8.7 strategic roadmap
28 September 2023
Malawi achieved a significant milestone by successfully validating the National Alliance 8.7 Strategic Roadmap on an event organized with the support of the ILO as part of the ACCEL Africa Project.
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Child Labour Survey Report for the Tea and Coffee Supply Chains Validated
28 September 2023
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Empowering youth in Kenya with market-driven digital skills
19 September 2023
The ILO and Learning Lions are bridging the digital divide in remote areas by providing comprehensive digital skills training, mentorship and job opportunities to young people. This innovative programme is transforming the lives of vulnerable communities, including refugees, and paving the way for an inclusive digital economy in Kenya.
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Harmonizing lives: ILO promotes social cohesion among refugees and hosts in Uganda
15 September 2023
In Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement, the ILO's PROSPECTS program is transforming employment centers into vibrant Youth Centers, fostering social cohesion among refugees and host communities. Through skills development, arts, and community engagement, this initiative is promoting peaceful coexistence and economic empowerment, paving the way for a harmonious future.
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Regional Competency Standards for Domestic Workers within the EAC
12 September 2023
A virtual workshop with the aim of harmonising standards for domestic workers' competencies, allowing for the recognition of their skills and competencies across partner states.
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A Turnaround Journey — From School Dropout to Entrepreneur, Chabala Msukwa's Story of Transformation
12 September 2023
Today, Chawala Msukwa operates his own carpentry business, earning approximately K60,000 per month — an income he never could have imagined during his days of picking coffee berries.