All resources: child labour + child workers

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.

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.

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.

Unionizing young workers in Nigeria: A pathway from child labour to rights-based employment

Learn how trade unions in Nigeria are organizing young workers—many formerly in child labour—into formal employment and leadership. A good practice supported by the ILO to empower youth and expand union reach.

ACCEL Africa Good Practices

Community-led awareness and monitoring to eliminate child labour - The COTU-Kenya model

Explore how trade unions in Kenya are tackling child labour through community-led monitoring, awareness campaigns, and collective action. A replicable good practice from COTU-K with ILO support.

Using collective bargaining agreements to prevent child labour in Uganda’s agricultural supply chains

Discover how Uganda’s trade unions are using collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to prevent child labour in agriculture. A good practice supported by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project, showcasing a rights-based, replicable model for sustainable...

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...

African trade unions strengthen collaboration to eliminate child labour in supply chains

The ILO Regional Forum in Accra gathered trade unions from eight African countries to exchange strategies and build partnerships aimed at eliminating child labour in agriculture and artisanal mining through a supply chain approach.

Tea association of Malawi launches child labour policy to strengthen zero-tolerance commitment in the tea sector

The Tea Association of Malawi has launched a new policy to reinforce its commitment to preventing child labour in the tea industry. The policy introduces clearer guidelines and stricter enforcement measures across the supply chain, aiming to promote...

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

Honduras takes a key step toward establishing a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System in the coffee sector

A Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) is an active and structured process aimed at identifying, preventing, and remediating child labour at the local level.

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.

Press release

ILO report highlights unions as central force in ending informal work

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) today launched a new report spotlighting the critical role of trade unions in tackling informality in the world of work.

Fact sheet

Eliminating Child Labour and Improving Occupational Safety and Health in the Coffee and Tea Supply Chains in Uganda through Cooperative...

This brief summarizes the findings of an assessment conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the current and potential role of cooperatives in supporting their members prevent and eliminate child labour and improve occupational...

Child labour and OSH

Eliminating child labour and improving occupational safety and health: The role of cooperative development in the coffee and tea supply...

This factheet summarizes the findings of an assessment conducted by the ILO on the current and potential role of cooperatives in supporting their members to prevent and eliminate child labour and improve occupational safety and health (OSH) in...

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.

Media Advisory

ILO to Host Landmark Forum in Accra: Uniting Trade Unions to End Child Labour in African Supply Chains

The ILO will hold a regional forum in Accra, Ghana, from 20-23 May 2025, bringing together trade unions from eight African countries to strengthen efforts against child labour in agriculture and mining.

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...