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Trainees, trainers and officials pose for a group photo as the 5-day training for RSSB staff on social security administration and governance, came to an end on June 9, 2023, in Kigali (RSSB).
Rwanda

RSSB pledges more social security coverage after ILO training

Monday, June 12, 2023
Workers at a construction site in Kigali. According to the new statistics 91% of sub-Saharan African workers lack pension plan.Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why over 90% of sub-Saharan African workers lack pension plan

Friday, June 09, 2023
Workers on duty at a construction site in Kigali. Workplace health and safety, also known as occupational safety, is about promoting positive well-being in terms of employee comfort, happiness, and contentment. Craish Bahizi
Health

Workplace health and safety and why it matters

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Panelists during the launch of a workplace wellness programme , on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Thursday, May 25 . All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Rwanda launches workplace wellness programme

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente (right) meets with Assistant Director-Generals for International Labour Organization Africa Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon and André Bogui, in Kigali, on Thursday, May 18. Their discussions centered around forging a partnership to enhance skills development and foster the creation of decent jobs. Photo: Courtesy.
Africa

PM Ngirente, ILO officials discuss Africa's untapped potential

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Gambian migrant workers protest in Beirut asking to be evacuated from Lebanon. The East African Community is pursuing the harmonisation of labour migration policies to curb exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Photo_Anwar Amro
Africa

EAC moves to protect migrant workers from abuse

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A woman holds her baby after giving birth at Kacyiru Hospital on January 1, 2022. Craish Bahizi
Women

Women in informal sector want tax exemption in time off after giving birth

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The birth of a new born baby is a joyous moment. Mothers wish to spend the longest time possible with their new born babies, bond, see and help them grow but the longer they stay with the newly born babies, the more they risk being disqualified from the labour market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Longer maternity leave sparks public debate

Monday, March 27, 2023
Workers on duty at UFACO garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. file
Law

ILO urges East African countries to harmonise labour laws

Saturday, January 28, 2023
Zulfat Mukarubega, the founder of the University of Tourism and Business (UTB) during interview. Courtesy
Women

Independent working women are an advantage to society, not threat

Wednesday, December 07, 2022
East African Legislative Assembly ’s Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution members, MP Fatuma Ndangiza and Piere Celestin Rwigema during the meeting with representatives of Police,RIB and Civil Society. Bahizi
Africa

Human trafficking: MPs call for coordinated response in EAC

Saturday, November 12, 2022
East African Legislative Assembly ’s Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution members, MP Fatuma Ndangiza and Piere Celestin Rwigema during the meeting with representatives of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Rwanda National Police, Ministry of Justice, and civil society. Craish BAHIZI
Security

EALA, security organs set to draw measures against terrorism, human trafficking

Friday, November 11, 2022