Child Labour in Supply Chains

World Day Against Child Labour

“Child labour has no place in well-functioning and well regulated markets, or in any supply chain. The message that we must act now to stop child labour once and for all has been affirmed by the Sustainable Development Goals. Acting together, it is within our means to make the future of work a future without child labour.” (Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General)

World Day Against Child Labour is held on 12th June each year. The focus for this year’s event is child labour and supply chains. All supply chains, from agriculture to manufacturing, services to construction, run the risk that child labour may be present.  The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) have jointly created the Child Labour Guidance Tool, a resource for companies to increase their knowledge and ability to conduct business in line with international labour standards on child labour. Read more…