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, […]
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 Press Release
Beyond 2025: A Strategic Roadmap for Eradicating Child Labour
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
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 […]
Mobilising CSOs in Uganda: A Successful Strategy Against Child Labour
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda are making significant strides in the fight against child labour, these CSOs operate under the umbrella structure of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN). Leveraging the existing network, the African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) and […]
Outcome document for ABA Lab (Area based Approach)
Outcome document of the inaugural ABA LAB (Area-based Approach) session on Building a Community Driven Approach for a Sustainable Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System. The report encapsulates thematic discussions, key recommendations and break-out room highlights. Outcome document ABA Lab session 1 (2)
West Africa Regional Symposium Call To Action
The delegates present at the West Africa Regional Symposium on promoting Area Based Approach (ABA) for the Prevention and Eradication of Child Labour, commit towards: “Prioritising Area Based Approach in Planning, Policies and Action to Eliminate Child Labour.” With the increasing number of African countries becoming PFCs, it is crucial […]
The South Asia and Southeast Asia Regional Symposium on Promoting Area-Based Approach to eliminate child labour
Child labour remains a pressing issue in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. According to the ILO’s report of 2020, out of the 160 million of children (5–17-year-old) engaged in child labour worldwide, 24.3 million (6.2%) are in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia, while 26.3 million (5.5%) are in Central and […]
Alliance 8.7 Informational Webinar for Survivor Networks and Civil Society Organizations
Alliance 8.7 Informational Webinar for Survivor Networks and Civil Society Organizations 29 APR 2024 – ZOOM Monday, 29 April 2024 / Online Zoom Webinars Option 1: 8.00 – 9.30 (CET), 12.30 – 14.00 (IST), 14.00 – 15.30 (ICT), 19.00 – 20.30 (FJT). This webinar will include Lao, Vietnamese, Thai and Khmer interpretation, […]