World Day Against Child Labour being marked (opens original article in a new tab)

The World Day Against Child Labour is observed globally on June 12 with events aimed at ending child labor through coordinated efforts by governments, organizations, and stakeholders.

• The 2026 World Day Against Child Labour follows the Sixth Global Conference in Marrakech emphasizing accelerated action against child labor.
• The theme 'Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults' focuses on education, social protection, and stronger laws.
• 138 million children worldwide are in child labor, including 54 million in hazardous work.