Somalia and Uganda Sign Agreement to Protect Workers' Rights

MUQDISHO — Somalia and Uganda have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of labor and employment, with the objective of protecting workers' rights and regulating the employment procedures of both countries.

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Prof. Salim Alio Ibro, and the Minister of Gender, Labor and Social Development of Uganda, Lt.

Gen. Henry Tumukunde, as stated in a report from the Somali ministry.

The agreement stipulates the establishment of a clear framework for regulating the employment of citizens of both countries, ensuring that the employment processes are transparent and fair. Additionally, the agreement strengthens the protection and care of Somali and Ugandan workers, defining the obligations of employers and the procedures for managing labor contracts.

The terms of the agreement also include the protection of workers to prevent abuses, exploitation, and illegal practices, and enhancing cooperation between the labor agencies of both countries. The two governments also agreed on a collaborative and monitoring framework to evaluate the implementation of the agreement and resolve labor disputes, following the laws and regulations applicable in both countries.

This agreement is part of the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia to improve labor market governance, strengthen the protection of workers' rights, and expand employment opportunities. It could also serve as a basis for further cooperation between the two countries in regulating employment and developing procedures to protect workers working in other countries.

The Somali ministry did not provide details on when the agreement will take effect or the schedule for implementing its provisions.

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Prof. Salim Alio Ibro, and the Minister of Gender, Labor and Social Development of Uganda, Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, as stated in a report from the Somali ministry.

The agreement stipulates the establishment of a clear framework for regulating the employment of citizens of both countries, ensuring that the employment procedures are transparent and fair.

Additionally, the agreement strengthens the protection and care of Somali and Ugandan workers, defining the responsibilities of employers and the procedures for managing labor contracts.

The terms of the agreement also include the protection of workers to prevent abuses, exploitation, and illegal practices, and enhancing cooperation between the labor agencies of both countries.

The two governments also agreed on a collaborative and monitoring framework to evaluate the implementation of the agreement and resolve labor disputes, in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in both countries.

This agreement is part of the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia to improve labor market governance, strengthen the protection of workers' rights, and expand employment opportunities.