Resources
Publications, reports, and research materials from Platform for Labour Action
Submissions on the Proposed Employment Amendment Bill 2022
PLA's submissions to Parliament on the proposed Employment Amendment Bill 2022, advocating for stronger protections for vulnerable workers.
PLA AND IDLO JOIN FORCES TO EXPAND LABOUR JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS IN UGANDA
Platform for Labour Action (PLA), with support from the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and funding from the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda, is implementing a new project to strengthen access to labour justice for poor, vulnerable and marginalised workers in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono. The project runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028.
PLA'S IMPACT ON SAFE AND INCLUSIVE LABOUR MIGRATION (2017–2024)
Platform for Labour Action has advanced safe and inclusive labour migration efforts in Uganda since 2017. The organization reports empowering more than 20,000 individuals—mostly youth and women—with information about labour rights, trafficking dangers, and secure migration routes.
Working Paper on Maternity Leave
A research paper examining maternity leave rights in Uganda, including legal frameworks, implementation gaps, and recommendations for policy improvement.
PLA Annual Report 2024
Platform for Labour Action Annual Report 2024 -- highlights of programmes, achievements, and impact across workers' rights advocacy, legal aid, and community empowerment.
Stop Child Exploitation (SCE) Impact Brief 2013
Impact brief documenting outcomes of the Stop Child Exploitation project (Jan-Dec 2013). Covers 199 children enrolled, 189 placed in vocational training, and 103 children withdrawn from child exploitation across 520 households.
Protecting Childhood, Building Futures - Impact Brief 2021-2023
Comprehensive impact brief of the Eradicating Child Labour in Uganda Project (April 2021 - December 2023). Documents the reduction of child labour from 76.3% to 25% among surveyed households, with 1,001 children enrolled in education and 68.3% of vocational trainees in gainful employment.
PLA Annual Report 2023
Platform for Labour Action Annual Report 2023 -- documenting programme activities, partnerships, and outcomes in protecting vulnerable workers.
Policy Brief 1 - 2021
PLA's first policy brief of 2021, addressing key labour rights and social protection issues in Uganda.
PLA Newsletter: Quarter 1 2021
First quarter 2021 newsletter covering PLA's programme highlights, events, and advocacy work.
STATEMENT ON WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR 2026
Copilot said: PLA's press statement on World Day Against Child Labour 2026, highlighting the need for urgent action to eliminate child labour and promote decent work for adults under the theme"Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults." For more information, please download the full statement below.
PLA Annual Report 2022
Platform for Labour Action Annual Report 2022 -- overview of programmes, field activities, and milestones in protecting workers' rights across Uganda.
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