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Unveiling the next chapter in child labour elimination: ILO's ACCEL Africa project phase 2 workshop in Abuja

Unveiling the next chapter in child labour elimination: ILO's ACCEL Africa project phase 2 workshop in Abuja

The ACCEL Africa Project Phase 2 aims to build on the achievements of its phase 1, adopting innovative approaches to address the systemic causes of child labour in sectors such as cocoa and artisanal gold mining supply chains.

Co-create innovative financial solutions to break the cycle of child labour in Mali

The workshop highlighted the crucial importance of inclusive innovation to address the challenges of solidarity finance.

ILO addresses child labour in Mombasa as stakeholders chart a way forward

Statistics from the 2022 child labour report by ILO and UNICEF painted a stark picture, with approximately 160 million children globally falling victim to child labour.

"Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania" Project

Tanzania, Brazil and International Labour Organization collaborate to tackle child labour and promote social justice and decent work in...

The Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania project seeks to strengthen the labour inspection system, promote occupational safety and health, and expand social security coverage in the Tanzanian cotton-producing areas.

Promotion of social dialogue

Indonesian palm oil sector improves labour-management cooperation through social dialogue

The ILO facilitates workers and employers of the Indonesian palm oil sector to promote social dialogue for improved productivity and workplace cooperation.

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour

Sensitization event demonstrates national commitment to prevention and elimination.

Ghana Develops National Workplan to Eliminate Child Labour in Cocoa and Gold Supply Chains

Ghana's national stakeholder consultation meeting resulted in a collaborative workplan to accelerate the elimination of child labour in cocoa and gold supply chains, aligning with SDG 8.7.

From the fields to the classroom: Abdou's journey to education in Foh village

Key supply chain stakeholders unite to accelerate action against child labour in Malawi’s coffee supply chain

The meeting aimed to finalize a comprehensive sustainability strategy that addresses the critical issue of child labour in the coffee industry, with a keen focus on capacity and financial implications, climate resilience, and inclusion.

Child Labour and Forced Labour

Addressing Child Labour in Mombasa: Stakeholders’ chart a way forward

Strengthening efforts to combat child labour through South-South intra-African cooperation

Key discussions during the workshop cantered around the insights and reflections gleaned from field visits, paving the way for identifying potential partnerships and strategies for effective implementation.

Tea-Triangular: Kenya, Malawi and Uganda tripartite stakeholders and tea supply chain representatives share knowledge to combat child...

Key stakeholders from Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda have joined forces to address the critical issue of child labour within the tea industry.

Child Labour and Human Trafficking

Strengthening Collaboration Against Child Labour and Human Trafficking"

On February 22nd, 2024, the ILO CAPSA Project Team, together with the Directorate of Children’s Services – Kajiado and esteemed project partners such as the African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse (ANPPCAN Organization)...

Human Trafficking

Awareness Against Human Trafficking Vital Role in Anti-Trafficking Efforts

ACCEL Africa leads transformative M&E training in Entebbe to combat child labour

The event was marked by robust participation from project implementers, government officials, and SCO partners, all focused on enhancing their skills in applying the Results-Based Management (RBM) methodology, within the project and for their own...

Basic social protection

1.4 billion children globally missing out on basic social protection, according to latest data

Fewer than 1-in-10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, education gaps, poor nutrition, poverty and inequality.

National Policy

Stakeholder Validation Workshop: Draft National Policy and Action Plan

In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the International Labour Organization (ILO) CAPSA Project, the ILO convened a stakeholder validation workshop which was held on February 16th, 2024, at the Nairobi...

Accelerating the elimination of child labour in Africa: Key takeaways from the county stakeholders forums in Kenya

Key objectives of the forums included the establishment of contacts with government officials and stakeholders, identification of child labour challenges specific to the coffee and tea sectors, and the development of coordinated mechanisms for...

Highlighting the progress and challenges encountered by cocoa producing communities in Ivory Coast as part of an ACCEL Africa monitoring...