Effects of the Global Crisis on the Egyptian Textiles and Clothing Sector: A Blessing in Disguise?
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agency devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues....more
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Ongoing and Upcoming
June 2011, Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Children Mark World Day against Child Labor in Fayoum (Arabic Media Advisory) (pdf, 113kB) Under the theme of "Hazardous child labor", Egyptian children and families, the International
Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food
Programme (WFP) are jointly marking the 2011 World Day against Child Labor.
26 May 2011, Cairo, Egypt
Launching of “Decent Jobs for Egypt’s Young People: Tackling the Challenges Together” project (Arabic Press Release) (pdf, 78kB) The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) are launching their Joint Project “Decent Jobs for Egypt’s Young People: Tackling the Challenges Together” under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Ahmed El-Borei, Minister of Manpower and Migration.
19 May 2011, Cairo, Egypt International Labour Organization (ILO)-Ministry of Finance (MOF) Joint Seminar on “Economic Crisis and the Possibility of Generating Fiscal Space in Egypt after 25 January Revolution” The International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance organized on 19 May 2011 a joint seminar, at the Theater of the Ministry, on “Economic Crisis and the Possibility of Generating Fiscal Space in Egypt after 25 January Revolution”. The Seminar was attended by high profile participants, among which were the Minster of Finance, Dr. Samir Radwan, ILO Cairo Office Director, Dr. Yousef Qaryouti, in addition to Economic Experts and Specialists from the Ministry, the World Bank and different International Organizations, Embassies, UN sister agencies and Universities in Cairo.
28 April 2011, Cairo, Egypt World Day for Safety and Health at Work The 2011 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the implementation of an Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) as a tool for continual improvement in the prevention of workplace incidents and accidents.
16 April 2011, Cairo, Egypt "Our heritage is our Past, Present and Future…Let us protect it with love and respect" (Arabic Press Release) (pdf, 75kB) , An awareness raising campaign of the local community of Dahshur area - one of the richest places in terms of cultural and archaeological sites in Egypt- on the importance of involving local community members in preserving the cultural heritage of nations and communities, following the recent developments in the country.
- 11-13 April 2011, Cairo, Egypt
A mission from the International Labour Organization visiting the Arab Republic of Egypt (Arabic Press Release) The purpose of the mission is to provide technical advice to Ministries of Finance and Manpower and Migration on minimum wages.
- March 2011, Cairo, Egypt
ILO Director-General Juan Somavia accepts invitation to make official visit to Egypt (Arabic Press Release) International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Juan Somavia will travel to Egypt on Friday 11 March 2011 at the invitation of the country’s government to examine the labour and social situation there and the manner in which the ILO can best provide support and assistance during the transitional period and beyond.
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