02/10/2019
« 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Social dialogue made it possible for us to reform the old labour law”
The ILO supported Somali social partners in reaching a compromise on a new Labour Code that offers better protection to all stakeholders.
30/09/2019
ILO Somalia celebrated ILO's 100th Anniversary (Centenary), in Mogadishu by inviting 100 Women Entrepreneurs who established their businesses with help of ILO and IBS Bank microfinance and training. Arounf 900 women benefitted by ILO support while Around 5,000 women started businesses thru top-up funding by Central Bank of Somalia.
Looking forward to expand this program to other areas of Somalia.
06/09/2019
ILO-Somalia is pleased to see the Government of Somalia gradually taking on the role to promote Employment, Labour Rights and Social Protection thru SOCIAL Dialogue process. This is fully in line with ILO Conventions and great steps toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals. In first meeting of the SOMALI NATIONAL TRIPARTITE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (SNTCC) the representatives from Government, Employers and Workers reviewed roadmap for Decent Work COUNTRY Programme, Sustainable Development Goals and National Development Plan. The full house meeting was attended by Federal Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs, Somali Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Federation of Somali Trade Unions and representatives from all Federal Member States. 40% participants were women. A great start.
01/09/2019
ILO-Somalia providing on-the-job training and apprenticeship to young women and men in the Fisheries Sector of Somalia. A great potential among Somali youth.
Fisheries Apprenticeship scheme for the Youth in Bosaso
150 youths in Bosaso, Puntland participated in an apprenticeship scheme in the fisheries industry through the Youth Employment Somalia programme. ILO in coll...
21/08/2019
ILO Somalia facilitating a training session for Somali Journalists on ILO Convention No. 190 'Violence & Harassment at Workplaces'. More than 50 journalists attended the session - including 35 women journalists.
22/07/2019
Congratulations to the Government of Somalia for notifying first Social Dialogue platform - 'Somali National Tripartite Consultative Committee (SNTCC)'. This Committee will assist the Government to take appropriate decisions on all Employment, Labour Protection and Social Protection issues in the country and ensure an equitable and sustainable economic growth.
03/07/2019
ILO-Somalia - in collaboration with Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs (MoLSA) and Department of National Statistics (DNS) in Ministry of Planning, Investment & Economic Development (MoPIED) - is pleased to launch first ever 'Labour Force Survey' for Somalia on 2nd July 2019
22/06/2019
ILO changing lives for people in Somalia by providing them decent employments - particularly the IDPs and Women.
Creating Self-Employment Opportunities for Internally Displaced Persons in Galkayo, Somalia
ILO in collaboration with UNHCR promotes durable solutions for IDPs in Galkayo, Somalia through provision of vocational skills and business management traini...
17/06/2019
Congratulations to Somalia for restoring right to vote in International Labour Conference. A minimum of 205 votes were requied whereas 219 delegates supported the motion. A big day for Somalia.
12/06/2019
https://en.halbeeg.com/2019/06/11/somali-labour-minister-attends-ilo-centenary-conference-in-geneva/
Somali labour minister attends ILO Centenary Conference in Geneva
GENEVA ( Halbeeg News) – Somali Minister for Labour, Sadiq Hirsi Warfa is attending the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) centenary conference. A delegation led by the minister reache…