In a significant milestone for workers’ rights, Somalia has officially signed the Decent Work Country Program in Geneva on Friday, marking a momentous occasion in the nation’s history.
The signing ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Africa Regional Director Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, Somalia’s Federal Minister of Labour Bihi Iman Egeh, the Secretary of Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), Omar Faruk Osman and representatives from Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Abdinasir Jama.
The Decent Work Country Program is a global initiative led by the ILO, aimed at promoting decent work opportunities for all individuals, with a particular focus on ensuring rights at work, job creation, social protection, and social dialogue.
By joining the program, Somalia has committed to implementing measures to improve the lives and working conditions of its citizens.
Under the DWCP, Somalia will work closely with the ILO to implement a comprehensive set of strategies aimed at improving labor conditions. Key areas of focus will include job creation, skills development, strengthening labor legislation, promoting social dialogue between employers and workers, and enhancing occupational safety and health standards.
Somalia has been struggling to establish effective labor laws and regulations since the collapse of the central government in 1991.
The prolonged conflict has created a chaotic environment, making it difficult to implement and enforce labor standards, resulting in unfavorable conditions for workers.
As a result, workers were often subjected to exploitative practices, including long working hours, inadequate wages, and unsafe working conditions.
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