TUC and ILO collaborate to empower Ghanaian Fisherfolk on labor rights and decent work
By: Patience Esi Tamakloe & Jones Anlimah The Trades Union Congress (TUC), with support from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Accelerator 8.7 Lab Project, is rolling out a sensitization and awareness program for coastal fishing communities in Ghana. The initiative aims to empower fisherfolk with the necessary knowledge of their rights at work and promote […]
ILO empowers media to enhance advocacy for decent work in fisheries
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi Ghana is set to transform its fishing industry by tackling deep rooted labour issues through an innovative collaboration with the media. In a four-day capacity-building workshop, led by the International Labour Organization (ILO), media practitioners were trained to become key drivers of labour rights awareness, particularly in the fisheries sector, where informal […]
Working under the sun causes 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer – WHO, ILO
By: Henrietta Afful A joint report released by the World Health Organization, WHO, and the International Labour Organization, ILO, says nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun. The report, released on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, said outdoor workers carry a large and increasing burden of non-melanoma […]
Accra: Promoting International Labour Standards in relation to a Just Energy Transition – Trade for Decent Work Project holds tripartite workshop
The ILO/Finland Trade for Decent Work Project Ghana and the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition of Nigeria are jointly pushing for the incorporation of international labour standards into the Just Energy transition strategies of the two West African countries. The two countries have thus held a two-day tripartite session to develop the capacity of tripartite constituents […]
ILO Governing Body elects new chair
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, has elected Mr. Abiodun Richards Adejola from Nigeria as Chairperson for the period 2023-2024. He assumes his role as chair with immediate effect. Mr. Adejola had been the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations Office at Geneva since 2021 and was previously Deputy Head of Mission […]
Ghana leading in good example despite rise in Child Labour in Africa
By: Rebecca Ekpe ‘’So when we combine the whole of Africa you can have the numbers high, but when you want countries where specific numbers have been removed it’s Ghana.1 out of 5 children is in child labour but now it’s coming down’’, according to the Deputy General Secretary of the Agricultural Workers Union, (GAWU), […]
Ratify ILO Conventions 190 and 183 – TUC to Government
By: Murtala Issah The Trades Union Congress (TUC), has urged government to fast-track the ratification of Convention 190 and 183 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to address some challenges faced by women at the work place. The Vice Chairperson for the TUC, Philomena Aba Samson, made the call at an event to mark the […]
WHO, ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work
By: Henrietta Afful An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety. This costs the global economy nearly 1 trillion US dollars. The World Health Organisation, WHO and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have therefore called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in working population. These were contained in […]
