World Day Against Child Labor - 12 June

Hundreds of millions of girls and boys throughout the world are engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedoms, violating their rights. Of these children, more than half are exposed to the worst forms of child labor such as work in hazardous environments, slavery, or other forms of forced labor, illicit activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution, as well as involvement in armed conflict.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) launched the first World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 as a way to highlight the plight of these children. The day, which is observed on June 12th, is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labor.



UNESCO too seeks to combat child labor and support learning opportunities for children.

• Childhood, labor, and education five countries, five countries. Shared lessons and questions. Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru.
  
• UNESCO Cambodia activities related to World Day Against Child Labor
• UNESCO publication: Child Labor in Asia and Africa