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Egypt Strengthens Labour Protections for Workers Abroad

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Egypt's Labour Minister Mohamed Gobran announced that the government will crack down on fraudulent recruitment agencies and enhance protections for Egyptian workers abroad under a new labour law aligned with international standards. The law, enacted this year, aims to regulate private recruitment agencies and reinforce workers' rights. The government will support legitimate firms while taking stricter action against unlicensed operators. This move is part of the EU-funded regional programme THAMM Plus, promoting decent work and safe migration pathways across North Africa.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egypt's Labour Minister Mohamed Gobran announced a crackdown on fraudulent recruitment agencies and strengthened protections for Egyptian workers abroad under a new labour law.
  • The law regulates private recruitment agencies and reinforces workers' rights, enacted this year.
  • Egypt will support legitimate firms that comply with national legislation and ILO fair recruitment principles.
  • Stricter action will be taken against unlicensed operators, with a focus on eliminating exploitative recruitment practices.
  • The Pre-Departure Orientation Unit will continue to play a crucial role in preparing migrant workers.
  • Awareness programmes for employers, recruitment firms, and labour inspectors will be implemented.
  • The new law's provisions and ILO guidelines will be presented to stakeholders.
  • The ILO Cairo Director welcomes Egypt's efforts to improve protections for migrant workers and eliminate exploitative recruitment practices.

Statistics:

  • The new labour law aims to regulate private recruitment agencies.
  • The law reinforces workers' rights, as a result of its alignment with international standards.
  • The Pre-Departure Orientation Unit has been a crucial part of Egypt's migrant worker preparation system.
  • The EU-funded regional programme THAMM Plus promotes decent work and safe migration pathways across North Africa.
  • Egypt's efforts to improve labour protections are part of the ILO's priorities in promoting fair migration practices.

Sources:

  • Amwal Al Ghad Copyright 2025 Egypt State Information Service. All rights reserved.
  • Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com).
  • International Labour Organization (ILO)
  • EU-funded regional programme THAMM Plus

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