World Day Against Child Labour celebrates its 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (1999). It presents an opportunity to remind all stakeholders to reinforce the two fundamental conventions of child labor- Convention 182 and Convention 138. These conventions concern the Minimum Age for Admission to Employment or Work.
Despite progress, child labor remains a significant challenge in India. The 2011 census found over 10 million children between 5 and 14 engaged in the work, with poverty being the major driver. These children are forced by families and often toil in hazardous conditions like brick kilns, mines, or agriculture, and face health risks and stunted educational opportunities.
In India, laws like the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986 prohibit employing children below 14 and restrict teenagers from hazardous work. However, owing to the population count, its enforcement is difficult.
This World Day Against Child Labour, June 12, 2024 is calling for the effective implementation of ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. Reinvigorated national, regional, and international action to end child labour in every form.
Universal ratification and effective implemention of ILO Convention No. 138 on minimum age with universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 182, provides all children with legal protection against all forms of child labour.
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