Child labour in Myanmar
In Myanmar, school is mandatory until 14 and - as per the Child Rights Law - no child under 14 years is legally permitted to work. Hazardous work is also prohibited for anyone under 18-years-old.
Yet data indicates that one in every 11 children in Myanmar is trapped in child labour – deprived of their childhood, health and education.
Progress is being made. Myanmar has now ratified both International Conventions on child labour, and the ILO’s on-the-ground projects have reduced child labour by 55 per cent over three years in three pilot areas.
We are working with partners at every level — from the village to the global stage — to boost compliance with international standards, strengthen capacity, implement local initiatives and advocate for change.
Together, we can eliminate child labour in Myanmar.
Yet data indicates that one in every 11 children in Myanmar is trapped in child labour – deprived of their childhood, health and education.
Progress is being made. Myanmar has now ratified both International Conventions on child labour, and the ILO’s on-the-ground projects have reduced child labour by 55 per cent over three years in three pilot areas.
We are working with partners at every level — from the village to the global stage — to boost compliance with international standards, strengthen capacity, implement local initiatives and advocate for change.
Together, we can eliminate child labour in Myanmar.