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World Day against Child Labour

Honduras strengthens local action with new Child Labour Prevention Committee

Child Labour Prevention Committees (CPCTI) are community-based structures made up of trained local leaders who are equipped to identify, prevent, and respond to situations of child labour within their communities.

International Labour Standards

Saint Lucia ratifies all fundamental ILO Conventions

All countries in the Caribbean have now ratified Convention No. 138.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms

The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.

New RealGains project supports gender equality, elimination of child labour and workers’ rights in Indonesia

A new initiative launched by the ILO with support from the Government of Canada will help Indonesia strengthen the rights of women workers and children in Indonesia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.

Media advisory

ILO and UNICEF to release major new report on child labour

A joint ILO-UNICEF global report on the latest estimates of the number of children in child labour globally and regionally, and analyses of progress to date in the fight against child labour, will be released on 11 June 2025.

Building capacity to address child labour and occupational safety and health (OSH) in Uganda’s coffee value chain

District officials in Uganda’s coffee-growing regions are boosting their capacity to combat child labour and promote occupational safety and health (OSH) in the coffee value chain, with support from the ILO and FAO under the CLEAR Supply Chains...

Child labour

Strengthening youth employment to combat child labour

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa project is supporting efforts to eliminate child labour by expanding youth training and employment opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire. The initiative targets vulnerable communities in cocoa- and gold-producing areas, aiming to...

Child labour

Climate-resilient livelihoods to address child labour in Cotabato dumpsite

Climate-resilient livelihood support in duck raising and floating vegetable gardens open opportunities for community members and parents of child labourers to earn even during floods in Cotabato City.

UN calls for faster action on child labour as world misses goal of ending the practice by 2025

Delayed action on child labour threatens global Sustainable Development Goals.

Labour advisory board members trained on ILO standards and the decent work agenda

Uganda strengthens labour governance through ILO-backed training for Labour Advisory Board members. Held in Entebbe, the session deepened knowledge on ILO standards, tripartism, and decent work, reinforcing the country’s commitment to international...

Better Data, Brighter Futures: Ghana's Child Labour Response

Accurate data is transforming Ghana’s fight against child labour. By identifying vulnerable children and driving targeted interventions, Ghana is proving that data is more than numbers; it’s a tool for rescue, protection, and change.

Our impact, their story

From struggle to strength: Mary's journey to end child labour

When Mary lost her husband, she feared her children's dreams would be lost too. With no support and mounting struggles, she decided to pull one of her daughters out of school to help on her farm. But through the ILO's ACCEL Africa project, Mary...

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.

ILO equips Nigerian youth to lead the fight against child labour

Through the ACCEL Africa project, the ILO has strengthened the capacity of young Nigerians to combat child labour and advocate for decent work. A three-day training in Lagos equipped youth leaders with advocacy skills, digital tools, and strategies...

The CLEAR Supply Chains project was present at CAFEXPO Honduras 2025

CAFEXPO, the first national coffee event in Honduras, held on March 21 and 22 in San Pedro Sula, featured the participation of key coffee sector actors.

Ghana’s labour inspectors lead the charge for safer workplaces and child labour eradication

Building a safer future! The ILO empowers labour inspectors in Ghana's cocoa and mining industries with vital skills to champion Occupational Safety and Health, eliminate child labour, and ensure sustainable working environments.

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Strengthening child labour due diligence of coffee companies in Uganda

In the framework of the ILO’s Child Labour Platform (CLP), the CLEAR Supply Chains project provided capacity building on child labour due diligence to coffee company members of the CLP who source from Uganda.

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Honduras

First session of year of the the National Commission for the Gradual and Progressive Eradication of Child Labour in Honduras

CONETI convenes tripartite constituents and civil society organizations and reactivates the tripartite plus social dialogue to prevent and eradicate child labour.

ILO champions safe mining practices and protects Nigeria’s children from labour exploitation

The ILO tackles child labour and safety hazards in Nigeria's gold mining sector by equipping local stakeholders with tools for a positive change that protects the future.

Press release

Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation

The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...