By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Geneva (Dawan Africa) – Somalia presented its labour reforms agenda at the 114th International Labour Conference, highlighting job creation for youth and women, the protection of workers’ rights, and stronger tripartite cooperation between the government, workers, and employers.
Somalia’s Labour Minister of Labour, Salim Alio Ibro, told the conference in Geneva, that the government is giving special priority to building a labour system aligned with international standards.
The minister said Somalia is focusing on implementing the decent work agenda, developing labour market policies, expanding sustainable job opportunities, and reducing unemployment, particularly among young people and women.
The 114th International Labour Conference, organised by the International Labour Organization, is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s discussions focus on decent work, the platform economy, gender equality in the workplace, social dialogue, and strengthening tripartite systems.
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Somalia’s delegation at the conference includes representatives from the federal government, the Federation of Somali Trade Unions, and the Somali Chamber of Commerce.
Somalia sees the conference as an opportunity to strengthen its partnership with the ILO, particularly in institutional capacity-building for labour authorities, the protection of workers’ rights, skills development, job creation, and social protection.
Minister Ibro thanked the ILO for its continued support to Somalia, saying the partnership is important for rebuilding labour institutions and developing a modern labour system.
The two-week conference brings together delegations from governments, workers’ organisations, and employers’ organisations from ILO member states. Somalia is taking part in discussions related to the future of work and workers’ rights.