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World Day Against Child Labour

Mombasa Call to Action Signed During World Day Against Child Labour

On June 12th, 2024, the ILO CAPSA partnered with the Mombasa County Government and local stakeholders to launch the Mombasa Call to Action Against Child Labour, 2024. This significant event at Mikindani Primary School aimed to galvanise efforts and...

World Day Against Child Labour

Kenya marks its commitment to ending child labour

Every year on June 12th, the global community comes together to observe the World Day Against Child Labour, aiming to raise awareness and foster action against the exploitation of children in the workforce. This solemn occasion serves as a stark...

Trafficking in persons

Peruvian Public Ministry Specializes in Cyber Investigation of Trafficking

Prosecutors and officials of the Public Ministry enhance their capacities to address trafficking and related crimes in digital environments.

Forging a future through knowledge sharing: Innovative Solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa

Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.

Voices against child labour: Celebrating ethical reporting of child labour

The Voices Against Child Labour media competition, held to celebrate the role of journalism in shedding light on the complexities of child labour, ended with the first prize awarded to Egyptian filmmaker Mr. Mohanad Diab.

ACCEL Africa interview series on the importance of knowledge sharing

This interview series delves into the actions of key stakeholders from across Africa who are working tirelessly to combat child labour and forced labour. By fostering dialogue and sharing replicable solutions, this series aims to inspire greater...

Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya sign communique to combat child labour in tea supply chain

Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.

Landmark Agreement and Strategic Workshop Mark Successful ILO Visit to Gabon

During her visit, the Regional Director for Africa met government officials, representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations, and signed a landmark agreement with the country.

Trafficking in persons

More than 1550 child trafficking survivors and vulnerable people boosted their economic independence

The National Network of Trainers in Financial Education, Gender and Entrepreneurship, formed by professionals from different public institutions and NGOs, train child trafficking survivors, disabled people, and young men and women in situations of...

Trafficking in persons

Judges improve their knowledge of criminal justice to address complex cases of modern slavery

Professionals from Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios and Cusco participated in the course Criminal Justice and Modern Slavery in Peru

Child Labour Elimination

A Commitment to the Durban Call to Action

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announces that the United States is joining the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative

Trafficking in persons

First Working Group on Trafficking in Persons: Peruvian judges and prosecutors join efforts to combat trafficking

This working group will contribute to the improvement of the strategies and articulation of justice operators to prosecute trafficking in persons.

Prospects to achieve decent work in cocoa supply chain

In a closing address to the 5th World Cocoa Conference, the ILO addressed challenges and opportunities to make the cocoa supply chain more sustainable, based on its decent work approach.

Trafficking in persons

Peruvian and Argentinian prosecutors share strategies and best practices to combat trafficking in persons

A study tour in Buenos Aires allowed prosecutors specialized in trafficking in persons from Lima, Cusco and Loreto to enhance their skills, acquire new tools and reinforce cooperation between Peru and Argentina to investigate and prosecute...

Workshops in Uzbekistan for cotton growing communities, constituents, farmers’ council and concerned civil society organizations on...

Making innovation work for decent work

The ILO 8.7 Accelerator Lab launches vision for innovation, knowledge sharing and scaling up

The ILO 8.7 Accelerator Lab gathers a group of innovators from different countries and projects of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work branch to apply the ILO Strategy on Knowledge and Innovation to the work of the branch.

Child labour and forced labour

Asia-Pacific partners revitalize collaboration to tackle child labour and forced labour in the region

Regional stakeholders emphasize rights-based strategies and collaborative efforts to tackle the pervasive issues, supported by international partnerships and innovative solutions.

Indonesia establishes the first MRC for migrant fishing vessel crews in Pemalang Regency

The ILO supports the establishment of the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) for Indonesian migrant fishing vessel crews to ensure their labour rights and to be free from exploitation and forced labour at sea.

Trafficking in persons

Peruvian prosecutors have a new case law platform to strengthen the fight against trafficking in persons

Prosecutors received training in the practical use of this platform, which compiles and systematizes case law associated with trafficking, in order to improve argumentation in court hearings.