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Provincial dialogue and frontline training advance Nepal’s child labour free zone approach
Training participants in Chitwan.

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Provincial dialogue and frontline training advance Nepal’s child labour free zone approach

With support from ILO Nepal, the National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and the Government of Bagmati Province advance efforts to eliminate child labour.

Training agricultural intermediaries strengthens the combat against child labour in seasonal agriculture in Türkiye

Training agricultural intermediaries strengthens the combat against child labour in seasonal agriculture in Türkiye

Through a training programme organized in Şanlıurfa, the ILO Office for Türkiye aims to raise awareness among agricultural labour intermediaries, strengthen efforts to combat child labour in seasonal agriculture, and promote responsible practices...

Hazardous work on the road: ILO training helps combat worst form of child labour
Young boy smiles while standing next to a poster on combatting the worst forms of child labour.

Hazardous work on the road: ILO training helps combat worst form of child labour

16-year-old Mohamed transported hazardous materials for work, placing him in the worst form of child labour. With support from ILO trainings, he put that reality behind him and found more suitable work. Spearheading a dual approach to combatting...

Between work and school: The struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields
Syrian agricultural worker Aisha Al Mohammed and her youngest son sit inside a tent in their informal settlement in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. December, 15, 2025

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Between work and school: The struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields

The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to combat child labour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.

Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour
CLEAR Supply Chain in Viet Nam

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Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour

When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.

Viet Nam marks 25 years of action to eliminate the worst forms of child labour
Participants at the anniversary

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Viet Nam marks 25 years of action to eliminate the worst forms of child labour

Viet Nam today commemorates 25 years since ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour - a landmark commitment to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights.

How Oyefunde Bukola escaped child labour and found a future in Nigeria
A smiling young woman, Oyefunde Bukola, laughs with her hand raised slightly as she stands outdoors in her community in Ondo State, Nigeria. Lush green foliage surrounds her, and she appears relaxed and joyful.

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How Oyefunde Bukola escaped child labour and found a future in Nigeria

After years of hardship and child labour, 20-year-old Oyefunde Bukola found a path forward through the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project. With training in makeup artistry and the support to begin her own work, she is reshaping her future with confidence...

Uganda steps up action against child labour
Child labour Uganda

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Uganda steps up action against child labour

Hundreds of children in Kalungu District are being protected from child labour through a strengthened monitoring and remediation system led by local actors.

Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work
30 people standing

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Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work

Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).

How I found hope again: David’s journey out of child labour in Nigeria
A young Nigerian man, David Chukwuemeka, stands smiling in front of his family’s rural home in Aponmu, Ondo State. He is wearing a blue shirt, surrounded by green plants and simple houses in the background.

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How I found hope again: David’s journey out of child labour in Nigeria

From child labour to aspiring fashion designer, this is the story of how the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project helped 24-year-old David from Ondo State break free from farm work, learn a skill he loves, and reclaim hope for the future. This is his journey,...

Trinidad and Tobago advances child labour policy with ILO support
Resel Melville addressing participants sitting at round tables in a hotel meeting room, facing a large projection screen that displays a slide on child labour in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Trinidad and Tobago advances child labour policy with ILO support

The ILO participated in Trinidad and Tobago’s National Multipartite Stakeholder Consultation on 3 December 2025, supporting government, employers, and civil society in finalizing the national Child Labour Policy.

Towards 2045: Indonesia expands efforts to safeguard children from labour exploitation
A boy pushes a cart full of vegetables

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Towards 2045: Indonesia expands efforts to safeguard children from labour exploitation

The ILO and its social partners continue to support the implementation and acceleration of Indonesia’s Child Labour‑Free Advanced Roadmap 2045.

From carrying firewood to carrying hope: Emmanuel’s journey out of child labour
A group of young people in green T-shirts stand in front of a colourful mural, smiling and holding signs calling for innovations to end child labour in their communities.

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From carrying firewood to carrying hope: Emmanuel’s journey out of child labour

At just 16, Emmanuel has lived a life far heavier than the firewood he once carried every morning. Forced into hazardous work as a child, he nearly lost his education and his hope, until support from the ILO's partners helped him find his voice,...

A voice for the voiceless to end child labour
a woman wearing hijab in a radio station

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A voice for the voiceless to end child labour

For many in the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines, childhood is not about play but survival in agricultural fields and conflict zones, which a young woman is determined to break.

Cooperatives strengthen their role in eliminating child labour in Lebanon’s agricultural sector
Participants engaging with trainers during the two-day training on the role of cooperatives in eliminating child labour by ILO. Beirut, 20-21/11/25

Cooperatives strengthen their role in eliminating child labour in Lebanon’s agricultural sector

Training empowers agricultural cooperatives to identify, prevent and respond to child labour risks while promoting safer governance in rural communities across Lebanon.

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.

Greater Mbale field mission showcases community-led progress against child labour
Netherlands delegation visits the ACCEL Africa project in Uganda

Greater Mbale field mission showcases community-led progress against child labour

The “Greater Mbale” field mission highlights a community-led approach to preventing child labour in Uganda’s Mbale region. Through local partnership, mobilisation and empowerment, including engagement with families, community leaders and civil...

Uzbekistan strengthens national capacities to advance fundamental principles and rights at work
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Uzbekistan strengthens national capacities to advance fundamental principles and rights at work

Government officials from Uzbekistan participate in the 2025 Global Academy on fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW) to strengthen labour rights, enhance supply chain governance and support evidence-based policy implementation.

Governors’ Spouses Join Forces with ILO to End Child Labour in Nigeria
Group photo of some member of the governor's wives forum, Nigeria along with ILO staff and partners

Governors’ Spouses Join Forces with ILO to End Child Labour in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has rallied Nigeria’s Governors’ spouses to lead the fight against child labour, urging stronger political will, investment in education, and social protection to secure a better future for Nigerian...

Child Labour Platform Programme launched in India

CLP Annual Meeting 2025

Child Labour Platform Programme launched in India

The 16th Annual Meeting of the Child Labour Platform marked a turning point as the ILO and the Governments in India unveiled a comprehensive programme to tackle child labour in key agricultural supply chains.