The Future of Work Podcast Episode 53: The social justice challenge for African youth

What is it?

The podcast episode discusses the importance of social justice, particularly for Africa's youth. The episode delves into the significance of World Day for Social Justice, emphasizing the need to address issues like poverty, inequality, and unemployment, prevalent in Africa. Guests from South Africa and Zambia share their perspectives on social justice and decent work, highlighting the importance of equal opportunities and practical skills training. The ILO's Regional Youth Employment Specialist for Africa provides insights into the youth employment situation in Africa, focusing on the economic challenges and policy recommendations. The episode underscores the importance of amplifying youth voices, engaging them in policy design and implementation, and fostering partnerships with youth-led organizations to address the pressing issues of social justice and decent work in Africa.

If you'd like to share your thoughts on what social justice means to you, please do so with the hashtag #socialjusticeday.

Fast Facts

  • Source
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    English
  • Type
    Podcast
  • Region
    Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Countries
    Angola
    Benin
    Botswana
    Burkina Faso
    Burundi
    Cabo Verde
    Cameroon
    Central African Republic
    Chad
    Comoros
    Côte d'Ivoire
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Djibouti
    Equatorial Guinea
    Eritrea
    Eswatini
    Ethiopia
    Gabon
    Gambia (Republic of The)
    Ghana
    Guinea
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Liberia
    Madagascar
    Malawi
    Mali
    Mauritania
    Mauritius
    Mozambique
    Namibia
    Niger
    Nigeria
    Republic of the Congo
    Rwanda
    Sao Tome and Principe
    Senegal
    Seychelles
    Sierra Leone
    Somalia
    South Africa
    South Sudan
    Togo
    Uganda
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe
    Other
    United Republic of Tanzania