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Indonesia to focus its child labour programme in rural area

The Indonesia is reviewing its Roadmap on Child-Labour Free by 2022. The ILO and its Ministerial partners examine progresses made and enhance efforts to meet the global commitment towards ending child labour by 2025.

ILO submits the Elimination of Child Labour Petition to the Ministry of Manpower

The ILO has submitted the petition on the elimination of child labour in Indonesia, signed by more than 5,000 people to the Ministry of Manpower. The petition was part of the effort reach a world without child labour by 2025.

Strengthening child labour data analysis capacities in Pakistan

The ILO in Pakistan, through its Asia Regional Child Labour (ARC) Project, funded by Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) trained 70 stakeholders on child labour data analysis in a bid to strengthen capacities as they embark on...

Promoting decent work in rural economy

ILO’s Virtual Academy to promote decent work in rural economy

To improve rural working condition during and beyond the pandemic, the ILO in Indonesia organized the first Virtual Academy to promote decent work in rural economy, with specific focus on the agriculture sector, through country-level policy...

ILO-supported child friendly centres established in Mosul for children vulnerable to child labour

The centres will support around 400 children, through various activities, including awareness raising sessions, informal education, catch-up schooling, and psychosocial support.

The lockdown generation: Disarming the time bomb

Youth were hit hardest by the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unemployment, informality and unprecedented departures from the labour force can become sources of discouragement and frustration. Now is the time to address this challenge,...

What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?

50 countries have now ratified the Protocol on Forced Labour, demonstrating their determination to end forced labour in all its forms. They have committed to prevent forced labour, protect victims and ensure they have access to justice and...

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ILO and Syria Review Legislation to Bolster National Response to Child Labour

A comprehensive review of legislation by the ILO, government officials as well as workers’ and employers’ organizations has fed into Syria’s national action plan to combat child labour

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Sustainable cotton farming brings better lives for farmers and their families

ILO is working with global fashion giant Inditex to reduce the vulnerability of cotton-farming families in India so that children can experience their childhood without work and the families are able to support themselves.

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Cartoonists from all over the world draw their visions of forced labour

To mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons the International Labour Organization and Human Resources without Borders have announced the winners of an international cartoon competition on forced labour.

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Syrian inspectors equipped with new tools to combat hazardous child labour

Child labour has spiked during the tragic conflict in Syria, in response the ILO and UNICEF are supporting government partners to prioritise children’s safety.

International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour

One hour against child labour at schools in Kosovo

The ILO, together with the Ministry of Education, organized a campaign in the schools of Kosovo to raise awareness about child labour among school kids on 11 June, 2021, World Day Against Child Labour. The information kit for teachers was prepared...

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The CLEAR Cotton project works with the Government of Burkina Faso to say no to child labour

The CLEAR Cotton project and the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Protection committed to the fight against child labour in Burkina Faso during a “Week of Action” to mark World Day Against Child Labour.

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ILO Turkey Organizes a Week of Awareness-Raising Events Around 12 June World Day Against Child Labour

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The Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) and the ILO fight against child labour in Egypt

raise awareness of private sector partners FEI and ILO support them to be in better compliance with International Labour Standards to combat child labour in Egypt

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CLEAR Cotton and ACCEL Africa projects raise awareness about child labour in Mali on World Day Against Child Labour

The CLEAR Cotton and ACCEL Africa projects joined forces to mark World Day Against Child Labour in Mali. On the occasion, the winners of the CLEAR Cotton category of the Music Against Child Labour competition in Mali were announced.

Message at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region, 5 July 2021, Cotabato, Philippines

Teachers and social workers attend ILO-supported child labour training workshop in Iraq

The training brought together one hundred participants and introduced them to the concept of child labour, including its worst forms, in line with International and national frameworks governing child labour.

The International Cooperative Alliance and the ILO organize a webinar to mark the World Day against Child Labour

The awareness raising training package on “The role of cooperatives in eliminating Child Labour” was also launched during the webinar on June 9, 2021.

“Eyes on the Prize…Act Now!” Working in the Caribbean to eliminate Child Labour in all its forms by 2025