ILO makes case for red card action against child labour

From Bimbola Oyesola, Geneva, Switzerland                  
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…As 138 million trapped globally
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for urgent global action to eliminate child labour, warning that nearly 138 million children around the world are still trapped in work that robs them of their education, safety and future opportunities.
The call was made as governments, workers’ organizations, employers, civil society groups and communities marked the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 under the theme, “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.”
According to the ILO, despite significant progress...