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ILO builds capacity of labour inspectors to promote Occupational Safety and Health in the cocoa, artisanal and small-scale gold mining...
The ILO trained 20 labour inspectors in Ghana on OSH to fight child labour in cocoa and gold mining, through the ACCEL Africa project. The workshop boosted enforcement skills and promoted inter-agency action.
Empowering communities: ILO GET Ahead strengthens livelihoods in tea & coffee value chains in Nanyuki, Kenya
ILO’s ACCEL Africa project trains 25 GET Ahead trainers in Kenya’s Meru and Nyeri counties to empower women and youth with entrepreneurship skills, reduce child labour in tea and coffee sectors, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Reinforcing occupational safety and health: The ILO deploys an innovative tool for agricultural cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire
A new occupational safety and health tool is being deployed in Côte d’Ivoire to help agricultural cooperatives create safer workplaces, reduce occupational risks, and prevent child labour by addressing the root causes linked to poor working...
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How cooperatives help advance decent work in artisanal gold mining in Mali
Chaotic mining operations in Sikasso, Mali posed risks, including theft and unsafe working conditions. With ACCEL Africa's support, miners now work more securely and efficiently. Boukary Sanogo, an artisanal gold miner and secretary of a newly...
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From acceptance to action: Kuchiko, Nigeria unites to end child labour in artisanal gold mining
In Kuchiko, Nigeria, poverty led many families to rely on mining for survival, including children. Through the ACCEL Africa project, the community learned about the risks children face in mining and the importance of education. This story highlights...
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Reclaiming our future: A village fight against child labour
Discover the inspiring journey of Kuchiko-Camp, a Nigerian village once an agricultural community, today is transformed by artisanal gold mining and child labour. With the support of ACCEL Africa, the community is making a change—moving children...
Voices against child labour: The ILO trains Kenyan journalists on ethical reporting of child labour
This story highlights a capacity-building initiative by the ILO under the ACCEL Africa project, equipping 23 Kenyan journalists with ethical reporting skills on child labour in supply chains, particularly in the coffee and tea sectors.
Cooperatives: Drivers of financial and social change in Mali
Cooperatives play a key role in the economic and social organization of rural workers in Mali, particularly in the cotton value chain and artisanal gold mining. They already provide access to collective credit, entrepreneurship training...
Addressing knowledge gaps and sustainable financing for the elimination of child labour
The ACCEL Africa project trained County Child Labour Monitoring Committees (CCLMCs) in Kenya on financial sustainability, equipping them with skills in fundraising, crowdfunding, and social enterprises. Four counties developed proposals and are...
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kenya and ILO collaborate to combat child labour
The ODPP Kenya and ILO partnered to train prosecutors on combating child labour under the ACCEL Africa Initiative. The five-day program strengthened legal capacity to prosecute child labour cases, protect victims, and enforce child rights laws....
Fighting child labour through financial innovation: a call to action in Nigeria’s cocoa and gold value chains
Child labour remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, especially in the cocoa and artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sectors, affecting 39.2% of children aged 5 to 17, as per a 2022 survey. To address this, the ILO's ACCEL Africa project has...
Empowering communities to combat child labour: The Mwezze Hack
This article highlights the Community Hackathon held in Mbale, Uganda, where young people from vulnerable communities came together to develop innovative solutions to combat child labour. Through teamwork and creativity, participants identified key...
Leveraging finance for sustainable solutions to child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
This article highlights the outcomes of a recent workshop organized by the ILO and APIF-CI, which brought together financial sector stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire to address child labour through inclusive financial strategies. The event emphasized...
Tripartism in action: Strengthening workers' rights through collaboration
Yvonne Toklo highlights the importance of tripartite collaboration between workers, employers, and governments in promoting fundamental principles and rights at work. It emphasizes the role of trade unions in ensuring that collective agreements...
Tackling child labour in Mali: The challenges and the way forward
This article discusses a video featuring Soumaila Hamida Meiga, a key advocate from the Syndicat National de l'Éducation et de la Culture (SNEC) in Mali, where he addresses the ongoing challenges of child labour in the country. In the video,...
Addressing child labour and workers' rights in Africa
In this video message, Teresa Wabuko speaks about the challenges and opportunities in integrating fundamental principles and rights at work in Africa, with a particular focus on child labour and workers' rights. Wabuko underscores the urgent need to...
Workplace rights are human rights: FPRW are the core principles we must uphold
Fundamental principles and rights at work ensure dignity, equality, and safety for all workers. In this short interview Olaolu Olaitain explores key workplace rights, including the elimination of child labour and forced labour, non-discrimination,...
Fundamental principles and rights at work: A pillar of development in Africa
This article highlights the importance of fundamental principles and rights at work as key drivers of respect, equity, and human rights in the workplace. It explores opportunities in Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire, where civil society plays a...
ILO Inaugurates Advisory Board for ACCEL Africa and GALAB Projects in Ghana
Financial education: A catalyst for transformation for cotton producers and artisanal gold miners in Mali
In Mali, financial education is becoming a powerful tool for cotton producers and artisanal gold miners. In November 2024, in Sikasso, the ILO and the ACCEL Africa project launched an initiative aimed at strengthening communities’ financial...