What is child labour? Child labour is work that is hazardous, demands too many hours, or is performed by children who are too young. Over 150 million children around the world are in child labour Over 70% of all child…

Child labour in Ghana affects almost two million children. 21% of all children in Ghana aged 5 to 17 years are involved in child labour while 14% are engaged in hazardous forms of labour. It is within this context that…

1. 100 years of ILO action to tackle child labour Take a deep dive into this slideshow, which illustrates 100 years of action taken by the ILO to eliminate child labour. 2. COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis,…

Child labour exists on almost every continent. In the Latin America and the Caribbean region, 10.5 million girls and boys are engaged in child labour. Here are five fast facts on child labour in Latin America and the Caribbean: 1.…

Since 1999, child labour has fallen by more than 90% in Morocco. The government has partnered with NGOs, the ILO, and other stakeholders to raise awareness, boost education (including non-formal types), and provide financial aid for families that keep their…

Do you want to learn more about child labour, but don’t know where to start? Welcome to the unofficial crash course on child labour issues. Choose your own adventure by clicking on the link that explains the issue in the…