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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.

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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...

Empowering farmers and fighting child labour through digital innovation: MobiPay and ACCEL Africa

ACCEL Africa partners with MobiPay to eliminate child labour in Uganda’s coffee and tea sectors by boosting rural incomes through smart farming, financial inclusion, and digital tools for smallholder farmers.

Using data to remediate child labour in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This brochure outlines the overall strategy of the Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System developed on behalf of the Government of DRC by the ILO. It also gives key insights into some of the data received to date in terms of the age and sex...

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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 Training combats child labour through entrepreneurship in Kenya

ILO boosts child labour prevention in Kenya by training vocational instructors in entrepreneurship to empower youth with sustainable livelihood skills.

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...

Strengthening collective bargaining and freedom of association to protect workers and eliminate child labour in Uganda’s coffee and tea...

As part of efforts to strengthen workers' rights, the ILO, through ACCEL Africa and ACTRAV, organized a workshop (24–26 March 2025) to train Ugandan trade unions on collective bargaining, freedom of association, and organizing workers in the coffee...

Nigeria moves to support the expansion of social protection for vulnerable communities at risk of child labour

Nigeria is stepping up action to protect vulnerable households through updated Social Registers, health insurance, and cash transfers in Ondo and Osun States. A strategic meeting organized by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project set the path for expanding...

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.

2024 Observance of recruitment and working conditions in the cotton harvest in Turkmenistan

The findings in this report highlight both the progress made in recent years and the areas requiring further improvement.

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.

GB.353/POL/4/Decision

Decision concerning the preparations for the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

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.

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Addressing forced labour and child labour in the electronics and electrical sector in Malaysia

This study is supported by the project “Advancing Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work on Forced Labour and Child Labour in Malaysia”, with funding support from the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), whose contribution has been...

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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...

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.

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From acceptance to action: Kuchiko, Nigeria unites to end child labour in artisanal gold mining

In Kuchiko, Nigeria, poverty led many families to rely on mining for survival, including children. Through the ACCEL Africa project, the community learned about the risks children face in mining and the importance of education. This story highlights...

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Reclaiming our future: A village fight against child labour

Discover the inspiring journey of Kuchiko-Camp, a Nigerian village once an agricultural community, today is transformed by artisanal gold mining and child labour. With the support of ACCEL Africa, the community is making a change—moving children...