Child Labour
News
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Sustainable supply chains
EU and UN agencies join forces to address root causes of child labour
27 September 2023
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News
Indigenous children at high risk of being in child labour
27 September 2023
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Press release
Training marks a significant step forward in addressing child labour in Lebanon
22 September 2023
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Press release
Jordan Launches Second Phase of 'WAEI' Campaign Promoting Labour Rights and Inclusivity in Jordan
21 September 2023
Events
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© 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.
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© 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.
Publications
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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.
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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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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.
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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.