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2026 edition
International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour and Forced Labour (IPEC+) - A snapshot of action around the world
This brochure provides a snapshot of the ILO’s IPEC+ Global Programme and its action around the world as of July 2026. It highlights interventions at global, regional and country levels to eliminate child labour and forced labour and promote...
Uganda strengthens rural livelihoods to help prevent child labour in coffee-growing communities
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) supported by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project are helping coffee-growing households diversify their incomes, strengthen their financial resilience and reduce the economic pressures that contribute to child...
Government, employers, workers and the ILO join forces through football to show the Red Card to Child Labour in Mexico
Promoting responsible business conduct to eliminate child labour in Kenya's coffee supply chains
Employers, coffee cooperatives and government representatives in Kisii and Kericho counties have strengthened their capacity to promote Responsible Business Conduct and prevent child labour in Kenya's coffee sector through the ILO's ACCEL Africa...
Health Coverage Reaches More Vulnerable Families in Nigeria
More than 3,600 people in cocoa-growing and artisanal mining communities across Nigeria have registered for health insurance, strengthening their access to healthcare and social protection. The initiative was implemented through the ILO’s ACCEL...
Child labour
Out of school, in the fields: A heavy harvest in the Philippines
As the Philippines strengthens action against child labour, coordinated initiatives are helping vulnerable children transition from hazardous work to education while supporting their families.
Newsletter
An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye”...
This newsletter provides information on the activities from September to December 2025 covering a 4-month period of the project “An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut...
Kenya certifies cooperative trainers to strengthen child-labour-free coffee and tea supply chains
The ILO has certified 55 county-based trainers to strengthen cooperative governance and integrate child labour prevention into Kenya's coffee and tea sectors. The initiative is implemented through the ACCEL Africa project, financed by the Ministry...
Côte d’Ivoire strengthens financial inclusion for rural communities to combat child labour
More than 1,100 producers, members of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), rural women and young people benefited from a campaign promoting decentralized financial services, organized by ACCEL Africa and financed by the Ministry of Foreign...
Just transition
From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.
Our impact, their voices
More than two decades later, the impact of child labour prevention lives on
More than two decades after receiving support through an ILO-backed programme in Indonesia, former street child Abdul Rohim is helping a new generation of children build brighter futures.
Op-ed
Three flaws, one solution: Ending child labour in Indonesia
Dede Shinta Sudono, ILO Project Coordinator for the Realizing Trade Gains Free From Gender Discrimination and Child Labour (RealGains), highlights that behind Indonesia’s improving statistics lies a harsh reality of over one million children hidden...
The Government of Mali and Japan, through the ILO, launch a project to combat child labour in Ségou
Funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by the ILO in partnership with the Sasakawa Africa Association, the project aims to strengthen the economic resilience of vulnerable cotton-farming households and promote sustainable agricultural...
World Day against Child Labour
Learners raise the Red Card against Child Labour in joint World day commemoration
Honduras Shows a “Red Card” to Child Labour and Strengthens Measures in the Coffee Sector
The International Labor Organization (ILO), in coordination with stakeholders in the coffee sector, local authorities, and development partners, commemorated the World Day Against Child Labour in Honduras with a national event held in San Juan,...
Decent Work and Social Justice
Delivering Impact, Expanding Opportunity
The first half of 2026 has demonstrated that meaningful progress is achieved when people remain at the centre of development.
Ghana marks World Day Against Child Labour with renewed call for collective action
Ghana marked the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour with awareness-raising activities and community engagement events to promote children's rights and decent work for adults. The activities were supported by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project, financed...
Campaign Video
ILO Nepal Director raises the red card against child labour
World Day Against Child Labour
Uzbekistan marks World Day Against Child Labour 2026
An awareness-raising event highlighted children's rights and the 2026 campaign theme, “Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults”.
World Against Child Labour
Red card to child labour campaign engages Indonesian youth
The ILO and Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia joined forces to mark the World Day Against Child Labour and inspire young people to take part in efforts to end child labour in Indonesia.
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