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A universal commitment to end child labour

The universal ratification of Convention No. 182 on the Worse Forms of Child Labour by all 187 ILO member States reflects a global commitment to protect children all around the world. With COVID-19 threatening to reverse 20 years of progress, implementation of the Convention is needed more than ever.

• ILO Child Labour Convention achieves universal ratification
• ILO topic portal on child labour

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ILO Child Labour Convention achieves universal ratification

All 187 member States of the International Labour Organization have ratified the ILO Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182).

• ILO topic portal on child labour

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Decent work results: ILO programme implementation 2018-19

The ILO’s Decent Work Agenda has a direct effect on people’s lives and their aspirations for social justice. The Organization’s newly released programme implementation report for 2018-19 shows how. Find out more.

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Wagner Moura: Responsible reporting can save lives

ILO Goodwill Ambassador Wagner Moura says responsible reporting can help highlight the plight of those workers who face abusive practices and are denied fundamental human and labour rights. Learn more about the new ILO media toolkit on forced labour and fair recruitment.

• ILO toolkit on forced labour and fair recruitment

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