Research & Publications

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)

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

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

The Call to Action to implement Child Labour Free Zones (CLFZs) in Pathfinder Countries to Eliminate Child Labour was endorsed by CSOs, teachers unions, academia, media and employers organisations  from Uganda, Malawi, Ethiopia and DRC during the Africa Regional Symposium for World Day Against Child Labour, held on the 13th of June 2023 in

PRISE DE POSITION DE LA SOCIÉTÉ CIVILE LE TRAVAIL DES ENFANTS EN AFRIQUE : PRIORITÉS URGENTES DU CONTINENT
Prise de position sur les priorités urgentes sur les questions du travail des enfants en Afrique, élaboré par les OSC pour contribution à la 5e Conférence mondiale sur l’élimination du travail des

Civil Society Position Paper on Child Labour in Africa: Urgent Priorities from the Continent
Joint CSO paper on urgent priorities on the issues of child labour in Africa, developed as input for the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in South Africa.
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A recent publication by Global March Against Child Labour, in a Journal of Modern Slavery, guest edited by Cindy Berman and Urmila Bhoola.

South America : Study on impact of COVID-19 on Child Labour and Education (Spanish)
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Summary of Mapping and Analysis of Child Labour in Shrimp Fry Collection in Bangladesh
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This “Mapping and Analysis of Child Labour and Associated Stakeholders in Shrimp Fry Collection in Targeted Upazilas of Bangladesh” has been conducted as part of the project named ‘Addressing Child Labour in Agricultural Supply Chains, Global to Local’, to be implemented by Global March against Child Labour and Bangladesh Shishu

In June 2020, Global March Against Child Labour launched a survey called “COVID-19 and Child Labour Survey” asking its active civil society members in Africa, Asia and Latin America about their biggest concerns and challenges in their fight against child labour amidst the COVID-19 crisis. 40 Civil society organisations from

This report presents major finding of the study on child labour and gender in sugarcane growing in Uganda.The study was carried out in Busoga region in eastern Uganda, in Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli and Mayuge districts.
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Read short summary of major finding of the study on child labour and gender in sugarcane growing in Uganda.
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This policy brief pertains to the research on Child Labour and its Gender Dimensions in Sugarcane Growing in Uganda, particularly in the Busoga region, carried out in collaboration with Global March’s local member, the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) and independent consultants. This brief highlight key findings, recommendations and

Global March Against Child Labour (GMACL) has identifed addressing child labour in agriculture in particular, and in domestic and global supply chains in general, as the key priorities that need attention, intervention and resources if the world is to make significant progress towards zero child labour by 2025. With a

Research on Child Labour and its Gendered Dimensions in the Sugarcane Supply Chain in India
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GLOBAL MARCH AGAINST CHILD LABOUR NETWORK
OUR POSITION ON IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON CHILD LABOUR
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Latin America: Progress and Challenges Towards Achieving SDG 8. 7 (Spanish)
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Brussels, 3-4 December 2018
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Vol. 1 – The Garment Sector
(Based on data and situational analysis from Bangladesh, India and Philippines)
Published in 2018
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Vol. 2 – The Fisheries/Seafood Sector
(Based on data and situational analysis from Bangladesh, India and Philippines)
Published in 2018
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A Situational Analysis of Trafficking and Forced Labour in the Global Supply Chains of the Garment and Seafood Sector in Bangladesh, India and Philippines
Published in 2018
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
28-29 August 2018
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Guidebook for the Preparation and Reporting of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) of the SDGs
Published in 2018
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Lome, Togo
12-13 March 2018
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Published in 2017
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A gender-responsive advocacy toolkit to end child labour, child trafficking and to promote education for all, in the context of SDGs
Published in 2017
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A Joint Paper by Members and Partners of Global March Against Child Labour
Published in 2017
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Brief Guide to Garment Manufacturing and Child Labour in Garment Sector in India
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A Community Based Approach to End Child Exploitation through Democratic Participation at the Grassroots
Published in 2017
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
3-4 April 2017
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Published in 2017
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Published in 2017
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Published in 2017
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The incidence of Child Domestic Labour is quite significant in Bangladesh as in many other developing countries. Historically more girls are employed in domestic service. Because of its nature and circumstances, CDL is susceptible to becoming a worst form of child labour. Many children in domestic labour are very young,

The training manual seeks to equipped trainers, working in a rural contexts, with information and skills to carry out activities related to community based natural resource management. These activities range from raising awareness about natural resource depletion, to facilitating discussions surrounding equitable use of natural resources, to approaching government and

For reducing child domestic labour and gender based violence in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
Published in 2016
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The report carries out a situational analysis of child domestic labour along with cross linking themes of trafficking and associated gender based violence in the country. The situational analysis captures elements like statistics, demographics, push and pull factors for these phenomenon etc. The second part of the report focuses on

The report carries out a situational analysis of child domestic labour along with cross linking themes of trafficking and associated gender based violence in the country. The situational analysis captures elements like statistics, demographics, push and pull factors for these phenomenon etc. The second part of the report focuses on

The report carries out a situational analysis of child domestic labour along with cross linking themes of trafficking and associated gender based violence in the country. The situational analysis captures elements like statistics, demographics, push and pull factors for these phenomenon etc. The second part of the report focuses on

The Resource Manual is a comprehensive document on the issue of engagement of children in domestic work that is intended to provide support to organisations ranging from trade unions, child rights organisations and others to take action against child labour in domestic work and to protect young domestic workers of

Togo, one of the most widespread forms of child labour and what constitutes the greater exploitation of the latter is the domestic work. All regions are affected by the phenomenon and have become the source areas providing children for domestic work. This phenomenon affects the most vulnerable children.
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The office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Panama, through the National Institute of Statistics and Census, has carried out four surveys on child labour in the years 2000, 2008, 2010 and 2012. These surveys have been institutionalised in assistance with the Ministry of Labour and Labour Development.

Global March Against Child Labour releases its policy paper on ‘Out-of-School Children and Child Labour’. The paper focuses particularly on the ‘hard-to-reach’ children and within them child labourers. The document also explores the major obstacles to attaining universal primary education and the elimination of child labour.
Published in 2014
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Comprehensive Case Studies of Child Domestic Labour and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Trafficking of human beings is an organised targeted crime in order to lead or drive a human being into exploitative conditions with the aim to make profits (MHA Advisories, 2013). Millions of children and young women are trafficked around

The Good Practices Manual has been compiled for advocacy on addressing child labour in domestic work in 10 countries, where Global March and partners are present.  This Manual supports and brings forth ideas and practices of civil society, particularly Global March members and partners who are working towards the protection

The document is a result of a scoping mission undertaken by Global March Against Child Labour with the objectives of gaining on ground experiences through interactions with the key stakeholders and community members on the situation of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire, identifying the key strengths and gaps and proposing

Child labour is an impediment for national development posing a grave threat to the well being of children and perpetuating the vicious circle of poverty and illiteracy. The magnitude of the issue of child labour calls for concerted efforts from all stakeholders for successful alleviation.
Published in 2013
Training Manual

Absence of decent working conditions and fundamental rights at work may lead to dissatisfaction in employees in any sector and adversely affect the productivity. Garment manufacturing sector is no exception. This IEC material is aimed at garment workers’ sensitisation and awareness on their rights.
Published in 2013
Annexure 6 IEC-material-for

This study was undertaken to examine the effects of shifting garment manufacturing units on labour dynamics and working environment. The study focused on garment units that have shifted in the last three years in NCR, Bangalore and Ludhiana. In order to understand the changes in labour dynamics factory managers as

Child labour is rst and foremost a form of abuse against its most immediate and frequent victims, namely children. The repercussions of child labour are damaging to the physical, mental, social, spiritual and moral wellbeing of children. Child labourers are forced to work for long hours in repetitive jobs, all

“Not Made by Children” is a campaign by Global March Against Child Labour aiming to contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labour and trafficking in the garment sector in India by supporting socio-economically viable and sustainable solutions to improve inspection and monitoring in the garment supply

Recognising that firstly, agricultural child labour is a multi-faceted problem, among others a manifestation of the poor state of rural areas in terms of poverty, inadequate public infrastructure, etc. and the marginalisation of farmers, workers and their families in the agricultural supply chain due to weak and fragmented farmer’s organisations,

The Global March Against Child Labour’s research study “Dirty Cotton” A Research on Child Labour, Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation in Cotton and Cotton Seed Farming in India was launched by Mr Guy Ryder, Deputy Director General, International Labour Organization (ILO) at New Delhi, India. Also present were Mr Virendra Kasana,

Pocket Book for Labour Inspectors on Child Labour and Trafficking of Children for Forced Labour
Published in 2011
Annexure 2 Global March’s Ready Reckoner for child labour sensitization work shop for Department of Labour, Govt. of Karnataka

Made by Children
Published in 2011
Report-Made by Children

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION FOR ROADMAP 2016 AND THE GARMENT MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Published in 2011
REPORT-Internation Consultation

Garment Stakeholders Forum on Child Labour
Published in 2010
Garment Stakeholders Forum on Child Labour

Comparison of the Social Compliance Standards in Garment Sector
Published in 2010
Company Code of Conduct

Of 215 million child labourers in the world, most child labourers aged 5 and 17 years old are in agriculture (60%) compared to some 26% in services and 7% in industry (Accelerating action against child labour, ILO Report 2010). Child labour in agriculture is hazardous: children work long hours, use

The Beginners Guide to Child Labour in Cottonseed Farms
Published in 2010
The Beginners Guide to Child Labour

Garment Sector Child Labour Forum
Published in 2010
Report-GarmentSectorChildLabourForum

Published in 2010
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South Asia is home about one-quarter of the world’s out-of-school population. India and Pakistan together account for 14 million out-of-school children, with another 2 million in Bangladesh and Nepal according to UNESCO Global Monitoring Report 2009. Only one country, Maldives was close to achieving EFA Development Index (EDI), and five

South Asia has emerged as the hub of human trafficking, especially the trafficking of children. It is a source, destination and transit area. Poverty, illiteracy, regional imbalances, lack of good governance in certain regions, absence of strong legislations and effective enforcement, large-scale corruption in the border areas, demand for cheap

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
Niger

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
Costa-Rica

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
Chile

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
Central-America

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
Bangladesh-report

Country Report 2006 – India, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Niger, Chile and Central America : A Review of Child Labour, Education and Poverty Agenda
Published in 2006
India-report