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Towards 2045: Indonesia expands efforts to safeguard children from labour exploitation

The ILO and its social partners continue to support the implementation and acceleration of Indonesia’s Child Labour‑Free Advanced Roadmap 2045.

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From carrying firewood to carrying hope: Emmanuel’s journey out of child labour

At just 16, Emmanuel has lived a life far heavier than the firewood he once carried every morning. Forced into hazardous work as a child, he nearly lost his education and his hope, until support from the ILO's partners helped him find his voice,...

6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco, 2026)

Outcome document of the Asia and the Pacific tripartite regional consultation on child labour

The Asia and the Pacific tripartite regional consultation in preparation of the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour was convened as part of the preparatory process for the Sixth Global Conference, to be hosted by the...

Child labour

A voice for the voiceless to end child labour

For many in the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines, childhood is not about play but survival in agricultural fields and conflict zones, which a young woman is determined to break.

Cooperatives strengthen their role in eliminating child labour in Lebanon’s agricultural sector

Training empowers agricultural cooperatives to identify, prevent and respond to child labour risks while promoting safer governance in rural communities across Lebanon.

Strengthening cooperatives to tackle child labour in Uganda’s tea and coffee supply chains

The ILO ACCEL Africa project, financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, supported cooperative members and trainers in Uganda to strengthen governance, business skills, and cooperative development, reinforcing the role of...

6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco, 2026)

Outcome document of the Africa tripartite regional consultation on child labour

The Africa Tripartite Regional Consultation was convened to channel Africa’s priorities and concrete proposals into the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (GCLC), to be hosted by Morocco in 2026. Over the course of three...

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.

Greater Mbale field mission showcases community-led progress against child labour

The “Greater Mbale” field mission highlights a community-led approach to preventing child labour in Uganda’s Mbale region. Through local partnership, mobilisation and empowerment, including engagement with families, community leaders and civil...

Building a skilled network of cooperative trainers to combat child labour in Nigeria

In Ondo, Osun, and Niger States, cooperatives are emerging not only as economic actors, but as strategic partners in Nigeria’s efforts to eliminate child labour in supply chains. Through stronger governance, better organisation, and empowered...

How smallholder coffee farmers in Mzimba, Malawi are beating poverty and child labour

The Kachere Zone Business Group in Malawi used business training, start-up capital, and Village Savings and Loans (VSL) to diversify their income, invest in profitable crops, expand coffee production, and strengthen household resilience.

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Uzbekistan strengthens national capacities to advance fundamental principles and rights at work

Government officials from Uzbekistan participate in the 2025 Global Academy on fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW) to strengthen labour rights, enhance supply chain governance and support evidence-based policy implementation.

Governors’ Spouses Join Forces with ILO to End Child Labour in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has rallied Nigeria’s Governors’ spouses to lead the fight against child labour, urging stronger political will, investment in education, and social protection to secure a better future for Nigerian...

CLP Annual Meeting 2025

Child Labour Platform Programme launched in India

The 16th Annual Meeting of the Child Labour Platform marked a turning point as the ILO and the Governments in India unveiled a comprehensive programme to tackle child labour in key agricultural supply chains.

National Conference on Child Labour in Iraq: Towards a National Strategy to Protect Children and Promote Decent Work

ILO holds a national conference under the EU-funded BEIT Project and in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to chart a way towards a national strategy to eliminate child labour.

Child labour

Advancing action against child labour in the Philippines

A strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation Framework aims to advance action by tracking progress, enhancing accountability and supporting inclusive action to eliminate child labour in the Philippines.

Morocco to host Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, 11–13 February 2026

From 11 to 13 February 2026, the Government of Morocco will host the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, bringing together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, the private sector, and...

Social protection

Waste collectors, informal economy workers gain ground through social protection

Waste collectors and informal economy workers navigate daily risks and hardships, making social protection an essential lifeline during crises, emergencies and economic shocks in the Philippines.

Child labour

From fields to futures: The Ugandan women building a brighter tomorrow

Women participating in the ACCEL Africa project in Uganda have transformed their village by combining savings, education and community care to combat child labour and promote brighter futures for their children.

Strengthening cooperatives to combat child labor: Start.COOP adapted to the cotton and gold mining sectors in Mali

In Mali, the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project adapted the Start.COOP tool to strengthen the governance, management, and professionalization of cotton and artisanal gold mining cooperatives. This local adaptation, developed with national trainers and...