Global March – Against Child Labour

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Press Release: Punishing Children through Exploitation and Poverty

March 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: “Punishing Children through Exploitation and Poverty”. Global Civil Society and Trade Unions Demand Urgent Action for a Child Labour Free Future as the 2025 SDG 8.7 Deadline Approaches Unfulfilled. By: Global March Against Child Labour Brussels, 20th March 2025 Brussels, 20-03-2025 Global civil society and trade union leaders, […]

Beyond 2025: A Strategic Roadmap for Eradicating Child Labour

February 25, 2025

As the world falls short of SDG 8.7’s 2025 target, the fight against child labour demands renewed urgency, bold commitments, and systemic change. This document presents the outcomes of a high-level strategy meeting convened by the Global March Against Child Labour, bringing civil society, trade unions, and key allies together […]

Combatting child labour crisis through Child Labour Free Zones in Ghana

September 20, 2024

Acknowledging a community leader Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe was awarded the 2023 National May Day Award for his remarkable efforts in combatting child labour and forced labour in Africa. Affectionately known as Andy among his close circle, this recognition acknowledges his tireless contribution to children’s rights including his involvement in rescuing […]

Report on Child Labour and Education during COVID-19 in Central America (CA) by Global March Members

July 5, 2021

On June 17, Global March members from Central America organised a virtual meeting on quality and inclusive education in times of COVID-19. The CAMPAIGN x EDUCATION of the Global March in Central America was presented. This campaign as well as the discussions held during the event were based on a regional reflection on […]

Report on Child Labour and Education during COVID-19 in South America by Global March Members

June 15, 2021

Global March carried out a study to analyse the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on child labor and education, collecting information from each of the following seven South American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru*. On June 9, Global March members from South America in collaboration with […]

CCH Develops Protection Unit, Legal Support Desk for Women and Children in Distress

December 21, 2020

A Child Protection and Development Unit was established at Jaffna Teaching Hospital by CCH. Through this help-desk, child abuse cases can be reported and children and women who are in distress can have their immediate needs met. Under this project, a legal desk was also established for providing free legal […]

Alliance 8.7

With 152 million child labourers and 40 million people in modern slavery, it has become imperative that the efforts are accelerated to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7.

Supporting Action Against Child Labour in Asia

Asia-Pacific region records the second highest prevalence of child labour in the world, with estimated 62 million children aged 5-14 years said to be working for their survival.

Accelerating Progress in Ending Child Labour in Africa

Africa has the largest number of child labourers; 72.1 million African children are estimated to be in child labour and 31.5 million in hazardous work.

Advocating for Decent Work for Youth and Eradicating Child Labour in Latin America

Latin America region records the third highest prevalence of child labour in the world, with estimated 17.5 million children aged 5-14 years said to be working for their survival of which 11 million are in child labour

Ending Child Labour in Supply Chains

Child labour denies girls and boys their rights and often child labour may be involved in many supply chains such as in agriculture and fishing, manufacturing and mining, services..

Gender Responsive Intervention

The prevalence of gender-based violence and discrimination worldwide remains high...

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has been at the forefront of the global movement to end child slavery and exploitative child labour since 1980. Child labour is a human rights issue that has staggering effects on poverty, illiteracy and humanity. Mr. Satyarthi and the grassroots movement founded by him, Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement), have liberated more than 85,000+ children from exploitation and developed a successful model for their education and rehabilitation.

As a worldwide campaigner, he has been the architect of the single largest civil society network for the most exploited children, the Global March Against Child Labour, which is a worldwide coalition of NGOs, Teachers’ Unions and Trade Unions active in 103 countries. Mr. Satyarthi’s efforts led to the adoption of ILO Convention 182 on worst forms of child labour in 1999.

We draw evidences, influence policy changes and mobilise civil society to create lasting change in the lives of 152 million child labourers. Your generous support can help us empower these children and continue our fight against child labour till we see an end to it.