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Morocco to host Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, 11–13 February 2026

From 11 to 13 February 2026, the Government of Morocco will host the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, bringing together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, the private sector, and...

Social protection

Waste collectors, informal economy workers gain ground through social protection

Waste collectors and informal economy workers navigate daily risks and hardships, making social protection an essential lifeline during crises, emergencies and economic shocks in the Philippines.

Child labour

From fields to futures: The Ugandan women building a brighter tomorrow

Women participating in the ACCEL Africa project in Uganda have transformed their village by combining savings, education and community care to combat child labour and promote brighter futures for their children.

Child labour

Latin America and the Caribbean consolidate their regional roadmap to accelerate the eradication of child labour

Representatives of governments, employers and workers from 31 countries agreed on the strategic basis for the IV Strategic Plan 2026–2030 of the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, which defines the regional...

Child labour

CLEAR Supply Chains project promotes safer workplaces in Uganda’s coffee sector through WIND training

How can a participatory action-oriented training transform safety and health in Uganda’s coffee supply chain? For 56 trainers, the answer is clear: practical, community-driven solutions are key to lasting change. The Workplace Improvement in...

Protecting children in the mines of Nkatieso: The story of Eric Nkrumah

In Nkatieso, Ghana, miner Eric Nkrumah is helping keep children out of mining and back in school through awareness and action supported by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project.

ILO and Canada launch project to strengthen Thailand’s rubber sector

Three-year initiative will demonstrate how fundamental rights can benefit workers and businesses alike.

CLEAR Supply Chains project

Occupational Health and Safety: A key strategy to prevent child labour

A new ILO-led initiative is empowering Honduran coffee communities to tackle child labour at its roots, by making workplaces safer for adults and building hope for the next generation.

Child labour

Japan and ILO support cocoa farmers to fight child labour through climate-smart solutions

A high-level ILO mission, joined by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, visited the Climate Cocoa Project in Bibiani to witness the impact of Japan-funded efforts to eliminate child labour through climate-smart farming and stronger child protection...

Kenya Judiciary leads national call to end child labour and protect every child’s dream

The ILO joined Kenya’s Judiciary in rallying the nation to eliminate child labour. At the third Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE III), leaders pledged bold reforms, placing children’s voices at the heart of a...

ILO deepens partnerships to advance decent work in Kenya

During a high-level mission to Kenya, ILO Regional Director for Africa Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa met with national partners to strengthen collaboration on skills development, employment, and inclusive growth.

Regional consultations in preparation of the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco, 2026)

From factory work to the classroom: Mahasen’s journey out of child labour

At just 15, Mahasen Ahmed Maabad was working long hours in hazardous conditions at a honey factory in Egypt’s Assiut Governorate. With support from the ILO’s SCREAM programme, that focuses on engaging children’s carefree and creative nature, she...

International labour standards

New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.

From awareness to action: Strengthening MSMEs with tools for ethical and sustainable business practices

NECA and the ILO trained 80 MSME focal persons in Lagos and Niger States on ethical and sustainable business practices using the Child Labour Reporting Template. The workshops strengthen compliance, improve reporting, and help enterprises tackle...

Child labour

Bangsamoro communities unite to end child labour

Communities and partners convened in South Upi in the Philippines to amplify the call to end child labour and the launch a community-based service outlet through the ILO’s Japan funded child labour project.

Child labour

Breaking the cycle: From child labour to labour rights advocate

From child domestic worker to labour rights advocate; Joy Marcus now leads efforts in Guyana to end exploitation and empower women through Red Thread. Her journey turns personal pain into a powerful call for change.

Renewed commitment to protecting South Africa's children: National day against child labour

Occupational Safety and Health

How Egypt’s labour inspectors protect factories on ground

Field assessments led by the International Labour Organization identified critical gaps in compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in Egypt’s garment sector, revealing a non-compliance rate of 64 per cent in 2023. In response,...

Child labour

Dumpsites to dreams: A symphony of hope to end child labour

Alibai, who often had to quit school to work in a dumpsite, found new hope when an ILO project in the conflict-affected Bangsamoro region in the Philippines launched a Child Labour Monitoring System to tackle child labour and keep children in school.