All resources: child labour + child workers

Protecting children in the mines of Nkatieso: The story of Eric Nkrumah

In Nkatieso, Ghana, miner Eric Nkrumah is helping keep children out of mining and back in school through awareness and action supported by the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project.

ILO and Canada launch project to strengthen Thailand’s rubber sector

Three-year initiative will demonstrate how fundamental rights can benefit workers and businesses alike.

CLEAR Supply Chains project

Occupational Health and Safety: A key strategy to prevent child labour

A new ILO-led initiative is empowering Honduran coffee communities to tackle child labour at its roots, by making workplaces safer for adults and building hope for the next generation.

Child labour

Japan and ILO support cocoa farmers to fight child labour through climate-smart solutions

A high-level ILO mission, joined by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, visited the Climate Cocoa Project in Bibiani to witness the impact of Japan-funded efforts to eliminate child labour through climate-smart farming and stronger child protection...

Project brief

Realizing trade gains free from gender discrimination and child labour (RealGains)

Kenya Judiciary leads national call to end child labour and protect every child’s dream

The ILO joined Kenya’s Judiciary in rallying the nation to eliminate child labour. At the third Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE III), leaders pledged bold reforms, placing children’s voices at the heart of a...

ILO deepens partnerships to advance decent work in Kenya

During a high-level mission to Kenya, ILO Regional Director for Africa Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa met with national partners to strengthen collaboration on skills development, employment, and inclusive growth.

Regional consultations in preparation of the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco, 2026)

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 January to April 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 Harvesting in...

Strengthening Kenya’s fight against child labour through data-driven action

Kenya strengthens its fight against child labour with new data-driven solutions. An ILO-led workshop in Naivasha trained national experts to analyse Kenya Housing Survey data, turning statistics into actionable policies.

From factory work to the classroom: Mahasen’s journey out of child labour

At just 15, Mahasen Ahmed Maabad was working long hours in hazardous conditions at a honey factory in Egypt’s Assiut Governorate. With support from the ILO’s SCREAM programme, that focuses on engaging children’s carefree and creative nature, she...

ILO mission advances efforts to eliminate child labour in seasonal agriculture in Black Sea Region of Türkiye

In partnership with provincial authorities and private sector donors, the mission emphasized sustainable solutions for children’s education and improved livelihoods of agricultural families.

ILO mission strengthens public–private partnerships to eliminate child labour in agriculture in northern Türkiye

In close cooperation with local authorities, the mission brought together provincial leaders, municipalities, education officials, and private sector partners to advance joint action for decent work and improved livelihoods in seasonal agriculture.

International labour standards

New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.

From awareness to action: Strengthening MSMEs with tools for ethical and sustainable business practices

NECA and the ILO trained 80 MSME focal persons in Lagos and Niger States on ethical and sustainable business practices using the Child Labour Reporting Template. The workshops strengthen compliance, improve reporting, and help enterprises tackle...

Child labour

Bangsamoro communities unite to end child labour

Communities and partners convened in South Upi in the Philippines to amplify the call to end child labour and the launch a community-based service outlet through the ILO’s Japan funded child labour project.

Child labour

Breaking the cycle: From child labour to labour rights advocate

From child domestic worker to labour rights advocate; Joy Marcus now leads efforts in Guyana to end exploitation and empower women through Red Thread. Her journey turns personal pain into a powerful call for change.

Renewed commitment to protecting South Africa's children: National day against child labour

Biodigesters for sustainable and child labour-free cotton in Mali

The International Labour Organization and SNV hand over 30 biodigesters to cotton producers in Mali to strengthen family resilience and combat child labour.

Nigeria Unites to End Child Labour: Children Lead the Call for Change

At the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour, Nigeria celebrated progress and amplified children’s voices in a powerful call to action. Through national conferences, creative performances, and policy dialogue, stakeholders renewed their commitment to...