News, articles and events on youth employment
April 2021
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Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour
01 April 2021
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 child labour in all its forms by 2025.
January 2021
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From prison to a better life
27 January 2021
Sergio was arrested and jailed in Madagascar when he was 16 for stealing vanilla. Thanks to vocational training he’s learned to be a bricklayer and no longer engages in petty crime. Read his story on our new Voices multimedia platform.
August 2018
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Kyrgyz Youth Join Red Card to Child Labour Global Campaign
13 August 2018
Participants to the Third Youth Education Camp “Zhazh Bulak” joined the Red Card to Child Labour global campaign launched for the first time back in 2012 under a joint initiative of the International Labour Organization and International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
March 2018
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 - Generation Safe & Healthy
This year, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (SafeDay) and the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) are coming together in a joint campaign to improve the safety and health of young workers and end child labour.
September 2017
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ILO highlights massive decent work deficit for youth
28 September 2017
Over 50 million young people in Latin America and the Caribbean face a labour market characterised by unemployment, informality and a lack of opportunities. They represent a major challenge, which was discussed at a preparatory meeting ahead of the Global Conference on Child Labour to be held in Argentina in November.
February 2017
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ILO’s Decent Work Programne makes progress in Uzbekistan
01 February 2017
Amid encouraging labour rights trends in Uzbekistan, the ILO has broadened its commitment to improve decent work and social justice in the country.
August 2016
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Child labour doubles in Jordan since 2007 – Survey
16 August 2016
The 2016 National Child Labour Survey finds that child labour remains a matter of grave concern with a significant number of children employed in potentially hazardous jobs.
May 2016
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Apprenticeship programme offers escape from child labour in Jordan
06 May 2016
A youth apprenticeship programme launched by the International Labour Organization and the International Youth Foundation makes gains in the fight against child labour in Jordan.
March 2016
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ILO launches report on challenges of child labour and youth employment in Arab States
Report examines the twin challenges of child labour and youth employment in five Arab States and ways to address them.
May 2014
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Germany signs Declaration of Intent with ILO
13 May 2014
Agreement targets work on improving labour standards in global supply chains, creating jobs for young people, eliminating the worst forms of child labour, and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.