Morocco takes part in consultations on model labor migration legislation in Africa
A continental consultation on the draft model law on labor migration in Africa is taking place from June 16 to 18 in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative, led by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), includes participation from Morocco, according to the Pan-African legislative body.
Morocco is represented at the consultation—organized in partnership with the AU Commission and the International Labour Organization (ILO) by Hanaa Benkhair, a Moroccan parliamentary advisor and member of the PAP.
In a statement to MAP, Benkhair emphasized that Morocco's participation reflects its commitment to strategic continental initiatives aimed at building a united, safe, and prosperous Africa. The initiative also seeks to strengthen legislative cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices, particularly regarding the protection of migrant workers' rights and the promotion of social justice.
Benkhair added that the meeting aims to deepen dialogue among African parliamentary, institutional, and civil society stakeholders to develop a unified legislative framework on labor migration across the continent. This framework would help ensure the protection of migrant workers' fundamental rights while promoting economic and social integration among African nations.
The consultation brings together representatives from national and regional parliaments, employers' and workers' organizations, and experts from both the African Union and the International Labour Organization.
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