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
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 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)
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
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
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
Coffee in uganda has been listed as a product made by child labour in the USDOL’s list of goods made by child labour and forced labour (2021). Especially in the harvest season, it is very common for children to skip school as they pick coffee beans to be sold in