Global Observance: World Day Against Child Labour
Global Observance: World Day Against Child Labour
Updated at: June 12, 2026 at 07:45 AM
Every year on June 12, the world comes together for the World Day Against Child Labour.
Launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002, this international observance aims to highlight the global crisis of child labour and mobilize efforts to end it once and for all.
While we have seen significant progress—with the number of children in exploitative conditions dropping by nearly half since 2000—there are still millions of children trapped in work that is mentally, physically, or morally harmful.
Child labour is often driven by poverty and a lack of quality education.
Furthermore, the UN has set an ambitious goal to eradicate all forms of child labour by 2025.
Ending this practice requires more than just good intentions; it demands stronger legal frameworks, social protection for families, and business accountability.
By ensuring that parents have access to decent, fair-paying work, we can empower families to keep their children in school, where they belong, rather than in the workforce.
