Ministry of Labour Holds Sixth Technical Committee Meeting on Labour Migration

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has held the sixth meeting of the Technical Committee on Labour Migration in Mogadishu.

The meeting focused on strengthening labour migration policies and systems, protecting the rights of Somali workers, and ensuring access to safe, legal and fair employment opportunities in line with international labour standards.

The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs emphasized the importance of cooperation among the government, workers and employers in improving labour migration governance, safeguarding migrant workers’ rights and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

Participants also discussed strengthening coordination among government institutions, workers’ organisations, employers and international partners, as well as improving labour migration information services.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that Somali labour migration is safe, orderly and regular, while contributing to economic growth and sustainable job creation. The programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the ILO.