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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.
ILO empowers cocoa farmers in Bibiani to tackle climate change and child labour through Biochar innovation
ILO’s CLIMATE Cocoa project trained 48 Ghanaian farmers in biochar production to boost climate resilience and reduce child labour.
ACCEL Egypt
ILO study paves way for revising wages of Egypt’s jasmine pickers
In social dialogue sessions with tripartite stakeholders, a recent ILO-led income assessment laid the foundation for fairer wages for jasmine pickers, to support families and reduce child labour.
Child labour
Post-2025 ASEAN Roadmap to eliminate child labour progresses
ILO supports ASEAN efforts to develop the Post-2025 Roadmap on Prevention of Child Labour Including Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour
Regional initiative
Business sector unites to eradicate child labour in Latin America and the Caribbean
At a key moment for accelerating the eradication of child labour in the region, representatives of the business sector participated in a webinar organized by the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour (RILAC) and...
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Gesyha’s inspiring journey: A young advocate determines to end child labour
A 15-year-old leader of the Children’s Forum in Kesilir Village, Jember, East Java, shares her journey of breaking tradition and advocating for children’s right to education and creativity.
Returned Migrants Celebrate Graduation in Kampala After Intensive Skills and Business Training
Celebrating the achievements of 311 returned migrants (268 women and 43 men) who successfully completed a rigorous training programme designed to equip them with the tools and knowledge to rebuild their lives through entrepreneurship in Uganda.
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When communities take the lead in Uganda: Kalungu District's example in fighting child labour
A world free from child labour might seem an ambitious dream, but in Kalungu District, Uganda, that dream is steadily becoming a tangible reality. By strengthening local systems and fostering deep community involvement, this region is demonstrating...
World Day against Child Labour
Ghana marks World Day against Child Labour with strong calls for collective action in Bibiani
This article covers Ghana’s national commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour held in Bibiani on 19 June 2025. Supported by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project and partners, the event highlighted progress, challenges, and renewed commitments...
World Day against Child Labour
ILO partners with PAACLA to recognize initiatives combating child labour in agriculture
The inaugural award recognizing efforts to eliminate child labour in agriculture is presented to seven companies and one business association in the sector.
Child Labour and Forced Labour
Tanzania marks World Day against Child Labour with strong call for action and renewed commitments
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Peer-to-peer advocates speak out against child labour in agriculture and champion children’s rights
The ILO supports the initiatives shown by children's forums and advisory committees to reach a future where every child has access to education and is free from child labour.
Press release
Progress achieved, but more needed to end child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations
On World Day Against Child Labour, ILO, UNICEF and the EU call for continued efforts to protect every child’s right to education and a life free from exploitation.
World Day against Child Labour
Statement by Mr Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, to mark the World Day against Child Labour
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ILO Türkiye calls for renewed commitment and accelerated action to end child labour
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, Yasser Hassan, Director of the ILO Office for Türkiye urges all stakeholders to renew their commitment and accelerate joint efforts to eliminate child labour in all its forms.
ILO Voices | Child labour
A savings group helped me to keep my children in school
Rebecca Nakayega Wandegge is a farm labourer, market vendor and mother of eight from Uganda. Through the ILO's ACCEL Africa project, she has learnt financial literacy and improved agricultural practices, which have helped her to keep her children...
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Woven with dignity: Making Nepal’s carpets child-labour free
Despite progress, 1.1 million children in Nepal remain in child labour, many in hazardous work. The ILO and partners are working with the carpet sector and others to ensure dignity into supply chains and secure every child’s right to learn, not...
World Day Against Child Labour
Zambia stands up for children: fighting child labour together
On June 12, 2025, children, parents, and leaders gathered at Munkuye Primary School in Nkeyema to mark the World Day Against Child Labour. The theme was: “Progress is clear, but there is more to do: Let’s speed up efforts.”
World Day Against Child Labour
“Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts!” – World Day Against Child Labour celebrated in Sirdarya Region,...
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Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally
New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.
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