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Labour market enforcement in Brazil - Reflections, lessons and the way forward.

Join us for a captivating journey through the history and transformation of Brazil's labour inspectorate. Discover how this vital institution has adapted over time to tackle the challenges of labour market non-compliance. Dive into an analysis of Brazil's unique approach to labour inspection, as we compare it with the established 'models of inspection' and explore its distinctive features.

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Global Launch of the "Ending Child Labour in Supply Chains (CLEAR Supply Chains)" project.

Presentation of the project strategy and objectives followed by panel discussions on responsible business conduct and addressing the vulnerabilities to child labour in the coffee supply chain.

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Discussing advances and challenges in relation to the elimination of child labour with the aim to improve the implementation of the ILO's Conventions.

High-level event during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference

To mark the World Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is holding a high-level side event to the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.  While celebrating the 25th anniversary of ILO Convention No. 182, tripartite constituents and partners will discuss advances and challenges in relation to the elimination of child labour with the aim to improve the implementation of the ILO's Conventions on child labour, as well as to promote universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age.  See full agenda here.

The event will take place on 12 June, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. CEST at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, and broadcast live on the ILO website.

More information about the World Day and the campaign materials are available here: 

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 Urgent action to end child labour.

ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said: “The world has made a promise to children to end child labour by 2025 as stated in SDG Target 8.7. But there are still 160m children working today. Governments must scale up their efforts to tackle poverty and social injustice, and propose urgent rights-based action as set out in the Durban Call to Action. They can learn a lot from the work done by trade unions.”

 Trades Union Congress Ghana affiliate, the General Agriculture Workers’ Union, introduced a child labour clause in collective agreements, campaigned on the right to education for children and advocated an area-based approach to end child labour with support from the Global March Against Child Labour.

 In Bangladesh, with support from ITUC-Asia Pacific, unions joined efforts to accelerate the elimination of child labour by organising workers and rescue missions, advocating for stricter regulations and effective enforcement.

 A rise in the exploitation of immigrant children by corporations in dangerous workplaces around the USA led the AFL- CIO to renew its call for strong laws to prevent child labour abuse and to hold employers accountable by increasing penalties.

 In the Netherlands, the CNV and the FNV actively work for the elimination of child labour in supply chains through agreements with Dutch companies on international responsible business conduct. Their affiliates also support trade unions in Asia and Africa to introduce child labour-free zones.

Luc Triangle continued: “As long as workers continue to struggle for a decent living wage and adequate social protection, we will witness the scourge of child labour. We want a New Social Contract for decent work for all workers, so that parents can earn a good living and children can learn at school. To achieve these reforms, we need democracy in every workplace, and beyond, so workers always have a say.

“Ending corporate greed is essential to ending child labour. That means enforcing due diligence in global supply chains and holding businesses to account for their exploitation of workers and children, particularly in agriculture, where over 70 per cent of child labour occurs.

“We urge all nations to improve their implementation of ILO Convention 182, on the worst forms of child labour and we urge the ratification of Convention 138 on Minimum Age by the 11 governments who have not yet done so”.

Governments should also use the Pact for the Future, that will be adopted during the SDG Summit of the Future in September 2024, to intensify efforts to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and eliminate all forms of child labour.

To mark the World Day Against Child Labour, there will be a high-level event at the International Labour Conference that can be watched online here.

On 20 June, the Global March Against Child Labour is organising an event to showcase its area-based approach. Details on how to join the event online are available here.

International Trade Union Confederation

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112th International Labour Conference.

The International Labour Organization will hold its 112th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 3–14 June 2024. Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will tackle a wide range of issues, including: a standard-setting discussion on protection against biological hazards, a recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of fundamental principles and rights at work and a general discussion on decent work and the care economy. The Conference will also elect members of the Governing Body for the 2024-27 term of office

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Panel discussion - World Child labour Day 2024.

The high-level side event organized by the ILO during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference, at the fringes of the Recurrent Item Discussion on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, celebrates the 25 years since the adoption of ILO Convention No. 182.

Panel 1: Eliminating child labour - progress, challenges and the way forward.

Panel 2: Partnerships to scale up action.

It also provides an opportunity for tripartite constituents to discuss advances and challenges in relation to the elimination of child labour with the aim to improve implementation worldwide, as well as to promote universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 138.

World Day Against Child Labour 2024 Panel discussion. Today at 13:30 until Wednesday, 12 June 2024 at 14:45 (Europe/Paris).

International Labour Organization; ILO Arab States - منظمة العمل الدولية، المكتب الاقليمي للدول العربية; International Labour Centre (ILC); ILO - Labour Migration Africa; OIM México

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The Regional Initiative “Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour” is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

This year’s World Day Against Child Labour 2024 will focus on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of ILO Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour,1999 (No. 182), which, in 2020, was the first ILO Convention to be universally ratified. While calling on all member States that have not yet done so to ratify the Convention on the Minimum Age, 1973 (No. 138), the World Day is also an opportunity for reminding all stakeholders to improve their implementation of the two fundamental ILO Conventions on child labour – Conventions No. 182 and No. 138.

While much progress has been made in reducing child labour over the years, recent years have seen global trends reverse, and, now more than ever, it is important to join forces to accelerate action towards ending child labour in all its forms.

With the adoption of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 8.7, the international community made a commitment to the elimination of child labour in all its forms by 2025. Governments around the world have ratified ILO Conventions on child labour (Convention No. 182 ratified by all 187 ILO member States, and Convention No. 138 ratified by 176 Member States) and are committed to their implementation. The Durban Call to Action, adopted by delegates following the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in 2022, shows the way.

This year, the Regional Initiative “Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour” is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the event will feature a video message by tripartite representatives of the Initiative.

Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour - High-level event

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Let’s act on our commitments, End Child Labour - Opening remarks.

Let’s act on our commitments, End Child Labour - Opening remarks.

World Day Against Child Labour 2024

- Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo. Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO);

- Mr. Kailash Satyarthi Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (Video message)

International Labour Organization

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Panel 1- Eliminating child labour - progress, challenges and the way forward.

Panelists

Younes Sekkouri; Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Morocco

Paola Del Carmen Egusquiza Granda; Secretary of International and National Relations, Autonomous Confederation of Workers (CATP), Peru

Douglas Opio; Executive Director, Federation of Employers (FUE), Uganda

Panel 1: Eliminating child labour - progress, challenges and the way forward. World Day Against Child Labour 2024

International Labour Organization

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Panel 2 - Partnerships to scale up action.

Panelists:

Karien van Gennip;Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, Netherlands;

Thea Lee; Deputy Undersecretary, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, United States of America; Claudia Fuentes Julio.

Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Chair of Alliance 8.7, Chile

Gloria Inés Ramirez Rios; Minister of Labour, Colombia; (Joint video message)

Cicero Pereira; Worker's representantive, Brazil; (Joint video message)

Laura Giménez; Employers' representantive, Argentina; (Joint video message)

Panel 2 - Partnerships to scale up action. World Day Against Child Labour 2024. International Labour Organization

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The moderator of the panel discussions President of the Geneva Press Club.

International Labour Organization World Day Against Child Labour 2024 Moderator

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Live - High-level event to mark World Day Against Child Labour 2024.

The high-level side event organized by the International Labour Organization during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference, at the fringes of the Recurrent Item Discussion on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, celebrates the 25 years since the adoption of ILO Convention No. 182.

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UN Web TV on World Day Against Child Labour 2024.

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(Continued) Roles of workers' organizations in implementing the commitments under the regional frameworks on forced labour and child labour.

This panel discussion will focus on how these organizations can effectively implement the commitments outlined in regional frameworks to protect vulnerable populations. Attendees will learn about successful strategies and practical measures that workers' organizations have adopted to enforce labour standards and advocate for ethical practices.

Watch 2 Roles of workers' organizations in implementing the commitments under the regional frameworks on forced labour and child labour!

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RTMP- Roles of workers' organizations in implementing the commitments under the regional frameworks on forced labour and child labour.

This panel discussion will focus on how these organizations can effectively implement the commitments outlined in regional frameworks to protect vulnerable populations. Attendees will learn about successful strategies and practical measures that workers' organizations have adopted to enforce labour standards and advocate for ethical practices.

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Roles of workers' organizations in implementing the commitments under the regional frameworks on forced labour and child labour.

This panel discussion will focus on how these organizations can effectively implement the commitments outlined in regional frameworks to protect vulnerable populations. Attendees will learn about successful strategies and practical measures that workers' organizations have adopted to enforce labour standards and advocate for ethical practices. The discussion will also highlight collaborative efforts with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to enhance accountability and ensure compliance with legal protections. 

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Voices - Experiences from survivors of child labour and forced labour.

During this session survivors of child labour and forced labour will share their firsthand experiences, aiming to raise awareness, inspire action, and influence policy changes by highlighting personal stories that often go unheard.

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The pivotal role of the private sector to eliminate child labour and forced labour.

This session will explore how employers can go beyond compliance to become proactive agents of change in their industries.

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