The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and promote sustainable agriculture. FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy. Agriculture includes crop farming, livestock, fisheries and forestry. Leveraging on the…

According to figures from the Ministry of Labour, in Colombia some 522,593 children were found to be working in 2021, mainly in the agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, commerce and vehicle repair sectors in the cities of Cúcuta (Norte de…

The organization Desarrollo y Autogestión (DYA) has been working for the last 30 years on actions that favour health, education, productive development and child labour in communities and community organizations in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. While the Argentinean Blueberry…

The Spanish foundation Agua de Coco has been working since 1994 to improve the quality of life of children in different countries. It is currently operating in Madagascar in the area of Toliara, a territory that has high poverty rates…

Setting legal boundaries for child labour and providing grounds for national and international actions to end it. We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities,…

According to figures from the Ministry of Labour, in Colombia some 522,593 children were found to be working in 2021, mainly in the agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, commerce and vehicle repair sectors in the cities of Cúcuta (Norte de…

Practical examples by 4 pledgemakers that are making change in the sector We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations, tripartite partners, and many…

Ending child labour can start with education We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations, tripartite partners, and many more are joining the global…

How to design a country-specific approach to ending child labour We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations, tripartite partners, and many more are…

These 6 stakeholders are offsetting the negative impacts of the pandemic and focusing on the ultimate goal: ending child labour by 2025 We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how…

Tripartism engagement is all about exchanging experiences and good practices We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations, tripartite partners, and many more are…

It’s time to recognize the equal worth of girls and boys and counter gender bias for certain types of work We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN…

Mining is a hazardous industry that can involve long hours underground, taxing manual labour, and toxic chemicals We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities,…

How one country is moving toward a common goal in 2021 “One thing is completely clear: only by joining forces can we take the next steps in the fight against child labour.” – Monique Bijen, Senior Policy Officer, Ministry of…

Technical assistance, multi-stakeholder coordination, and global leadership are the key elements of these 2021 Action Pledges We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations,…

The link between child labour and global supply chains is often indirect – that’s why we need multi-stakeholder solutions We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies,…

In India, inequality, lack of educational opportunities, slow demographic transition, lack of decent work and social protection, traditions and cultural expectations all contribute to the persistence of child labour.  Child labour and exploitation doesn’t only pose a threat to national…

Global organizations are working with the private sector to eradicate child labour from supply chains; here’s how We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities,…

How governments can use the tools at their disposal to save millions of children We’re highlighting some of the 2021 Action Pledges we’ve received. Get inspired by these short stories about how governments, UN agencies, NGOs, universities, organizations, tripartite partners,…

Building global information systems and promoting lifelong learning in Africa Are you an innovator? Are you passionate about new ideas and creative solutions? Are you dedicated to making a social impact and accelerating action toward the SDGs? Help end child…