How to find information on child labour

The International Labour Organization, through its International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) is leading the global fight to eradicate the worst forms of child labour. This research guide provides links to the ILO Conventions and Recommendations regarding child labour, child labour statistics and the IPEC web site for more in-depth information.

How to Find More Information on Child Labour through Labordoc

Labordoc, the database of the ILO contains over 2000 references to material on child labour. We have selected the most recent articles, books and reports on the topic.

To find more publications on particular aspects of child labour, click on these links below or Ask a librarian:

• Trafficking
• Prostitution
• Education
• Domestic worker
• Bonded labour
• Forced labour

ILO Conventions and Recommendations regarding child labour

• C138 Minimum Age Convention, 1973
• R146 Minimum Age Recommendation, 1973
• C182 Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999
• R190 Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999

Child Labour Statistics

• Statistical Information and Monitoring Programme on Child Labour (SIMPOC) database
• Child Labour statistics database

Links

• ILO's International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC)
• IPEC Fact Sheets on Child Labour Issues
• World Day Against Child Labour