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Mapping interventions addressing child labour and working conditions in artisanal mineral supply chains
This mapping research aims to provide a high-level review of interventions (projects and initiatives) that aim to address child labour and poor working conditions (either directly or indirectly) in the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector...
ILO Supports Nigeria in Achieving its 2021 Action Pledge on the Elimination of Child Labour
The Federal Government of Nigeria, with the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), launches the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour (IYECL) and validates the National Policy on Child Labour and the National Action...
Capacity building of cotton communities on child labour, forced labour and occupational health and safety
ILO organised series of 27 community level awareness raising seminars on child labour, forced labour, OSH including COVID-19 and protecting children from pesticides for the cotton picking workers of Southern Punjab under its project “Elimination of...
Preventing children from pesticides – visual facilitator’s guide contextualized to Pakistan
ILO and FAO’s co-produced tool “Protecting children from pesticides - Visual facilitator's guide” contextualized to Pakistan for simplified understanding and appropriate navigating the risks associated with pesticides.
UN Year: End Child Labour 2021
Lokua Kanza: We can all act to ensure a better future for our children
Congolese singer and songwriter, Lokua Kanza, will be one of the judges of the Music Against Child Labour Initiative’s global music competition, launched by the youth music organization Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) in collaboration with...
UN Year: End Child Labour 2021
Juan Diego Flórez: Music offers hope to children
The Music Against Child Labour Initiative's international song competition will be judged by celebrated opera singer, Juan Diego Flórez.
Ten Year Action Plan on the Eradication of Child Labour, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery In Africa (2020-2030): Agenda...
The Action Plan seeks to contribute to and support the acceleration of progress towards the achievement of the Agenda 2063 – SDG 8.7 target. This involves ending child labour by 2025 and forced labour, human trafficking and modern slavery by 2030....
Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour
The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate...
Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to eradicate child labour in Pakistan
The ILO Office for Pakistan convened national consultative workshop in Islamabad to present Asia Regional Child Labour (ARC) Project to stakeholders, solicit inputs for validating/amending the priority sectors for in-depth research and interventions...
Switzerland and the ILO sign a new framework agreement
The ILO also welcomes the announcement of Switzerland’s membership in Alliance 8.7
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ILO and AU launch International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour paving the way for greater collaboration among stakeholders in...
In Africa, the regional launch of the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour marked a call to a shift from commitment to action towards the achievement of the African Union Agenda 2063 and SDG target 8.7.
The Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) and the ILO support the transition from "Corporate Social Responsibility" to "Responsible...
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Q&A: RTA Fellowships and Seed Grants
The ILO project “From Research to Action”, in collaboration with IOM, will award 3 research fellowships and 10 seed grants.
Launch of the Inter-Agency Toolkit on Child Labour in Humanitarian Action
UN Year: End Child Labour 2021
Ralph Johnson: Act now to protect our children
The Music Against Child Labour Initiative's international song competition will be judged by Grammy Winner and founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, Ralph Johnson.
Forced labour
50 for Freedom forced labour campaign reaches landmark target
Fifty countries have shown their commitment to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by ratifying the ILO Forced Labour Protocol (P.29). The ratifications have met an initial target set by the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to...
The UN Resident Coordinator in Turkey and ILO Turkey Director Call for Taking Action to End Child Labour
On the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkey and ILO Turkey Director call for taking action to end child labour through individual and corporate pledges. - Rodriguez and Özcan: “Do your share,...
Forced labour
What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?
A global cartoon competition will raise awareness of forced labour, which affects 25 million people worldwide.
UN Year: End Child Labour 2021
Laura Pausini: Education and music empowers children
The Music Against Child Labour Initiative's international song competition will be judged by Grammy and Golden Globe Winner, Laura Pausini.
ILO’s Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour in Turkey (2021-2025)
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