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“Most of us feel that teaching is our calling”

Julia is a teacher in Kakuma, one of the largest refugee camps in the world, located in northern Kenya. The South Sudanese grew up in the camp herself. Now she works in overcrowded classrooms with poor pay and without formal labour protection from authorities such as the Teachers Service Commission of Kenya (TSC). She spoke to Alba Nakuwa.

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Rallying young Mexicans against corruption

Fighting corruption requires more than laws. In Mexico, youth-led initiatives are promoting ethical behaviour and civic responsibility.

Labour and employment

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 5/2025

Working hard for a better life

Informal sector

“Most of us feel that teaching is our calling”

Julia is a teacher in Kakuma, one of the largest refugee camps in the world, in northern Kenya. The South Sudanese grew up in the camp. Now she works in overcrowded classrooms with poor pay and without formal labour protection. She spoke to Alba Nakuwa.

Labour and employment

Facts and figures: the world of work today

Labour law, social security, informal employment and migration: key facts and figures on labour and employment.

Labour migration

What it’s like to move from Africa to the Gulf States for work

Migrant labourers make up the majority of the working population in the Gulf States. More and more workers are coming to Riyadh, Doha or Dubai from Africa. We spoke with two people who left Kenya for the Gulf.

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