 Every year on June 12, the world observes the World Day Against Child Labour, a global campaign aimed at ending a practice that deprives millions of children of their childhood, education, and future opportunities. Child labour refers to work that is harmful to a child's physical, mental, social, or moral development, or work that interferes with their education. Established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002, the annual observance brings together governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against child labour.
The 2026 observance comes at a crucial time following the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Marrakech, which renewed global commitments to ending the practice. This year's theme, "Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults," calls for stronger investments in quality education, social protection, decent jobs for adults, and effective enforcement of child protection laws. Despite progress, child labour remains a major challenge, with an estimated 138 million children still affected worldwide, including nearly 54 million engaged in hazardous work. As the world marks this year's observance, stakeholders are urged to turn commitments into action and ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Source: INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION
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