Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

The 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration comes to a close. Strong regional leadership, renewed commitments, and a clear path forward for safe, regular labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa. Read the full highlights in today’s newsletter 👇#RMFM2026

Mr @lary_businge , the Assistant Commissioner Labour Productivity at @Mglsd_UG , asked the staff to prioritize high impact activities and teamwork in order to tackle the wide mandate of the department, using the available resources.

Mr Asiimwe has asked the staff to, among other issues, prioritize timely completion & submission of their annual &quarterly performance reports, schedule of duties, appraisal reports and performance plans for the forthcoming performance period.

The Department of Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity is convening a quarterly meeting (Q3) of the Financial Year 2025/26 at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. The meeting is being chaired by Mr Alex Asiimwe, the Commissioner Labour, Industrial Relations & Productivity at @Mglsd_UG.

The 7th high level regional ministerial forum on migration (RMFM) conference has come to an end with the handover of gift hampers to GCC and Lebanon and Jordan and the 11 Member States of EHoA . #7thRMFM

Mr @lary_businge , the Assistant Commissioner Labour Productivity at @Mglsd_UG , asked the staff to prioritize high impact activities and teamwork in order to tackle the wide mandate of the department, using the available resources.

We believe in a dignity for our people wherever they are and we are confident that a multilateral approach where African countries speak as one, hunt as a pack, and build more structured regional approaches will benefit us all. #7thRMFM

The United Republic of Tanzania has officially announced their wish to take the Chair of the RMFM after the Republic of Uganda. The Selection of a new RMFM Chair has been confirmed and the handover by Uganda will be endorsed by the co-chairs of the RTAC and TWGs. #7thRMFM

As the current Chair of the RMFM, the Government of Uganda is honoured to guide this important process until a new chair is selected. We need a structured mechanism of sharing information among the East and Horn of Africa countries outside the regional processes. #7thRMFM

The chief guest of the 7th RMFM on Harmonizing Labour Migration Policies in East and Horn of Africa is the vice president of the republic of Uganda H.E Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo. #7thRMFM

The final day of the 7th RMFM on Harmonizing Labour Migration Policies in East and Horn of Africa has commenced with a ministerial meeting on a United Approach on Safe, Regular and Human Labour Migration. #7thRMFM

Progress in motion on Day 3 of #RMFM2026 Technical teams finalized key elements of the Joint Communiqué, setting the stage for Ministerial adoption and stronger regional cooperation on safe labour migration. Read more in our Day 3 newsletter 👇 @IOM_Uganda @IGADsecretariat

The Regional Technical Advisory Committee (RTAC) & Secretariat Meeting is underway focusing on packaging technical group statements, an RMFM RTAC update, RMFM Chairmanship handover & validating a ministerial joint statement by the RTAC members of the 11 countries. #7thRMFM

What is Child Labour?) Child labour is more than work, it is work that harms a child’s physical, mental, and emotional development. It deprives them of education, limits their future, and exposes them to danger. No child should have to choose between survival and their right to grow in a safe, supportive environment. #ProtectingUgandasFuture

A child’s place is in school, at play, and in safe spaces—not in exploitation. Let’s take a stand against child labour, slavery, and trafficking by staying alert and speaking out. One call can make a difference. 📞 Report any case by dialing 116 — the child toll-free helpline. Protect a child today. Protect Uganda’s tomorrow. #ProtectUgandasFuture

Networking & Idea Sharing between RMFM Member States & the GCC & Lebanon and Jordan & eleven Member States of EHoA is focusing on exchange of skills partnerships & labour mobility cooperation and areas that could benefit from closer technical cooperaration in the future.#7thRMFM

The Input from the EHoA countries representatives is focusing on; 1. Opportunities for skills partnerships an labour market alignment. 2. Strengthening government to government cooperation 3. Enhancing worker protection and Recruitment transparency. #7thRMFM

The Technical Level GCC and Lebanon and Jordan –EHoA Strategic Dialogue on Skills-Driven Labour Mobility and Economic Cooperation is led by GCC and Lebanon and Jordan Technical levels Representatives (TBC). #7thRMFM

The Dialogue on Skills-Driven Labour Mobility & Economic Cooperation is Presented by GCC & other Gulf countries' representatives on Innovative measures introduced or planned in the GCC, Lebanon, and Jordan to foster fair and sustainable recruitment and employment. #7thRMFM

DAY 3 OF THE RMFM Today starts with discussions where by each country is expected to give the progress made in implementing the Joint Recommendations of the Gender & Diaspora TWG, particularly in promoting gender-responsive migration policies. #7thRMFM