International Labour Organization – ILO
ILO has special responsibility for the world of work. Its goal is to promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Decent work sums up the aspirations of people for opportunity, decent income, rights, voice and recognition.
HIV-related Mission
- Raise awareness of the economic and social impact of HIV and AIDS in the world of work
- Help governments, employers and workers (tripartite constituents) support national efforts to prevent the spread and reduce the impact of HIV
- Counter discrimination and stigma related to HIV status
At the core of the programme’s strategic plan is the implementation of the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work. The code provides a framework for action and contains fundamental principles for policy development and practical guidelines to develop concrete responses at enterprise, community and national levels. The code is complemented by a modular education training manual – a guide for action and framework for social dialogue. Other resource materials and policy guidelines have also been developed to guide strategic responses in sectors such as the education, transport and the informal economy.
Key Roles for the ILO within the Regional HIV and AIDS Team – RHAT
Addressing the world of work responses to HIV and AIDS in the subregion with a focus on
- Action-oriented research into the labour and socioeconomic consequences of HIV especially labour and employment impact
- Advisory services on integrating workplace issues in national AIDS plans and businesses
- Developing policies on HIV at national, sectoral and enterprise level
- Workplace education, awareness raising and strengthening the capacity of social partners to respond to HIV
- Advocacy and information, dissemination of good practices in workplace action, national laws and policies, data and research findings
Regional Offices and Contacts
Regional Office for Africa
Regina Amadi-Njoku
Regional Director
Africa Hall, 6th Floor
Menelik II Avenue
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: +251 115 517200
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Hopolang Phororo | Decent Work Officer | +41 22 799 6646 | phororo@ilo.org |
Subregional Office for Eastern Africa
Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles, Somalia, Republic of Tanzania, Uganda
Michel Gozo
Head of Office
Africa Hall, 6th Floor Menelik II Avenue
PO Box 2788 or 2532
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: +251 115 513633 / 511395
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Kidist Chala | HIV Focal Point | +251 11 551 0346/ 51 4313 | kidist@ilo.org |
Area Office for Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda
Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda
Jurgen Schwettman
Director
76/27 abd 105/27 Maktaba Street
PO Box 9212
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: 255 22 2126826 / 2134168
Fax: +255 22 212 66 27/213 41 67
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Anthony Rutabanzibwa | Programme Officer | +255 22 212 68 21/24/26 | rutabanzibwa@ilo.org |
Subregional Office for Southern Africa
Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Tayo Fashoyin
Director
8 Arundel Office Park Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant
PO Box 210
Harare, Zimbabwe
Fax: +263 4 36 98 13/4
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Evelyn Serima | HIV Technical Specialist | +263 4 36 98 05/11 | serima@ilo.org |
Area Office for Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
Gerry Finnegan
Director
Centre Point Annex
Plot 4635 Lubwa Road
PO Box 32181, ZA 10101
Rhodes Park
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 1 257356 / 2578354
Fax: +260 1 22 32 77
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Dennis Zulu | Programme Officer | +260 1 2573 56 | dzulu@ilo.org |
Area Office for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland
Judica Amri-Makhetha
Head of Office
347 Hilda Street c/o Arcadia Street
PO Box 11694, Hatfield 0028
Pretoria, South Africa
Fax: +27 12 431 88 59/88 64
| HIV Focal Point | Designation | Telephone | |
| Sipho Ndlovu | Programme Officer | +27 12 431 8823 | ndlovu@ilo.org |
Websites
www.ilo.org/public/english/region/afpro/mdtharare
www.ilo.org/aids