International Labour Organization

International Labour Organization Promoting decent work and social justice in Africa. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.

The ILO was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The first office of the ILO in Africa was established in 1959 in Lagos, Nigeria. In 1965 the ILO was the first UN agency to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with what is now called the African Union. The un

ique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.

Social justice is not an abstract idea. It is about whether people can access opportunities, exercise their rights and b...
18/08/2026

Social justice is not an abstract idea. It is about whether people can access opportunities, exercise their rights and benefit from basic protections at work.

Yet millions of workers across Africa remain in informal employment, often without the protections that come with formal work.

Understanding social justice starts with understanding these gaps.

257 million young people were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in 2025.But this challenge doesn't affect ...
15/08/2026

257 million young people were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in 2025.

But this challenge doesn't affect everyone equally.

More than two out of three young people in NEET status are women, who continue to face deeper barriers to labour market participation.

The ILO's latest Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report explores why addressing youth inactivity also means addressing gender inequalities.

Read the full report: https://www.ilo.org/publications/major-publications/global-employment-trends-youth-2026-back-future

What happens when financial services are designed around people's realities instead of their barriers?For Dib Mohamed, a...
14/08/2026

What happens when financial services are designed around people's realities instead of their barriers?

For Dib Mohamed, access to the Aisha financial product meant expanding her tailoring business and repaying her loan five months ahead of schedule. Today, she's ready to take the next step and grow her business even further.

Her story is part of a much bigger picture. More than 95% of Aisha borrowers repay their loans on time, challenging long-held assumptions about lending to displaced populations and demonstrating the potential of inclusive finance.

Through the PROSPECTS partnership, the ILO is working with Shabelle Bank, with support from the Government of the Netherlands, to expand access to inclusive financial services for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia.

Read the full story: https://www.ilo.org/resource/article/how-inclusive-banking-creating-opportunities-refugees-and-host-communities

Youth employment challenges look different across Africa.In Northern Africa, more than one in five economically active y...
13/08/2026

Youth employment challenges look different across Africa.

In Northern Africa, more than one in five economically active young people are unemployed. In Sub-Saharan Africa, unemployment is lower, but many young people are still working in informal or insecure jobs without social protection.

Different realities. One shared goal: ensuring every young person has access to decent work.

📖 Explore the ILO's latest Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report: https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/youth-unemployment-rises-young-people-face-harder-road-decent-work

11/08/2026

A fair start at work can make all the difference.

Here's what every young person deserves. 👇

What if explaining what we do was as simple as writing a to-do list?Sometimes, the simplest way to explain our work is a...
10/08/2026

What if explaining what we do was as simple as writing a to-do list?

Sometimes, the simplest way to explain our work is also the clearest.

And yes... There's one more thing coming. 👀

Which line speaks to you the most?

08/08/2026

A skill can change a life.

When Harindimana Gaadi, a Rwandan refugee living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, joined an apprenticeship through the ILO PROSPECTS project, he gained more than technical skill.

He gained the opportunity to build a sustainable livelihood.

Implemented in partnership with AVSI Foundation, the project connected Harindimana with hands-on training in motorcycle mechanics. His dedication and strong performance led to him being retained by the artisan who trained him.

His journey shows how access to skills development and decent work can help refugees rebuild their lives with dignity, resilience and hope.

Rights at work matter.Everyone deserves to work in an environment that is safe, fair and respectful.Fundamental rights a...
07/08/2026

Rights at work matter.

Everyone deserves to work in an environment that is safe, fair and respectful.

Fundamental rights at work include the right to a safe and healthy working environment, the right to organize, equal opportunity and treatment, and the right to work free from slavery, violence and harassment.

Protecting these rights is essential to achieving decent work for all and building stronger, more inclusive societies.

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