{"id":459851,"date":"2026-05-02T14:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=459851"},"modified":"2026-05-02T14:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:15:50","slug":"somalia-marks-international-workers-day-with-focus-on-skills-and-decent-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/somalia-marks-international-workers-day-with-focus-on-skills-and-decent-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Somalia Marks International Workers\u2019 Day with Focus on Skills and Decent Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mogadishu, SONNA \u2014<\/strong> The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia today held a well-organized event in Mogadishu to commemorate International Workers\u2019 Day, emphasizing the vital role of workers in the country\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

Although the global observance falls on May 1, this year\u2019s national event was officially held on May 2, 2026. The commemoration was guided by the theme: \u201cEmpowering the Somali workforce through decent work and skills development.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including directors from government ministries, representatives of the private sector, labor unions, and members of the Somali Chamber of Commerce. Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening the labor market and enhancing the skills and productivity of Somali workers.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, the Director General of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Mohamed Saney Dalmar, highlighted the importance of collaboration among key actors.<\/p>\n

Strong collaboration between the government, the private sector, and labor unions is essential to ensuring fair and equitable employment, while advancing the skills and productivity of our workforce,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He stressed that coordinated efforts are critical to building a resilient labor market capable of generating sustainable job opportunities and supporting inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs concluded the event by extending its congratulations to Somali workers across the country and abroad, encouraging them to continue contributing to national development and to support ongoing initiatives aimed at expanding employment and strengthening workforce capacity.<\/p>\n

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