The Ministry of Labour, with ILO support and EU funding, has launched standardized procedures to improve employment services and protect Egyptian workers seeking jobs abroad.
Aligned with national legislation and informed by international labour standards and fair recruitment principles, the SOPs aim to improve service efficiency and coordination while safeguarding workers’ rights and promoting fair recruitment.
They cover four interconnected areas: identifying employment opportunities abroad; supporting workers before departure and during employment abroad; regulating and overseeing private employment agencies; and handling complaints concerning recruitment agencies and employers. By defining clear procedures, responsibilities, standardized forms and process flowcharts, the SOPs provide Ministry staff with a common operational reference.
Shared commitment to fair recruitment
During the opening remarks, Minister of Labour Hassan Raddad affirmed that the SOPs' "launch represents an important step towards strengthening Egypt’s system for the employment of Egyptian workers abroad, facilitating their mobility, enhancing their protection and welfare, and safeguarding their rights, in line with legislative developments and the needs of international labour markets. This comes in implementation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to protect and support Egyptian citizens at home and abroad, provide decent work opportunities, and open new prospects for Egyptian talent...
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