Child Labour

News

  1. Sustainable supply chains

    EU and UN agencies join forces to address root causes of child labour

    27 September 2023

  2. News

    Indigenous children at high risk of being in child labour

    27 September 2023

  3. Press release

    Training marks a significant step forward in addressing child labour in Lebanon

    22 September 2023

  4. Press release

    Jordan Launches Second Phase of 'WAEI' Campaign Promoting Labour Rights and Inclusivity in Jordan

    21 September 2023

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Events

  1. © Unsplash/ Jorge Barahona 2023

    Panel discussion

    Child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children

    25 September 2023

    The panel will discuss the findings of an ILO issue paper on the twin challenges of child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children. The findings of the issue paper make clear that child labour and education exclusion of indigenous children are driven in important part by broader violations of the rights of indigenous peoples.

  2. © Nehal Patel 2023

    World Day Against Child Labour - Panel discussion

    Social Justice for All: How to end Child Labour

    12 June 2023

    On World Day Against Child Labour, a high-level side event was organized by the ILO during the 111th session of the International Labour Conference. The discussion focused on the link between social justice and the elimination of child labour. Panelists highlighted examples of how ILO constituents have followed up on their commitments and how these are important steps towards increasing social justice.

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Publications

  1. Issue paper

    Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children

    25 September 2023

    The issue paper provides an updated picture of the child labour and schooling situation of indigenous children, with a view to informing policy interventions in the lead up to the 2025 target date for ending child labour.

  2. Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG)

    Overview document: Background information for the examination of instruments concerning the abolition of child labour and protection of children and young persons

    11 August 2023

    Eighth meeting of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG) - 11-16 September 2023

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  1. eLearning tools on child labour

    The eLearning tools are designed to help to better understand what child labour is and the key role ILO stakeholders can play.

  1. A mobile application against child labour

    Eliminating and preventing child labour: Checkpoints for Companies

    This app allows business managers and auditors to create interactive checklists that will help them ensure a child labour-free operation. There are 18 checkpoints in total, divided into six categories. Each checkpoint provides best-practice recommendations for taking action.

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