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Every 12 June, the <\/span>International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/span><\/a> combines forces with their constituents and partners all around the world to observe the <\/span>World Day Against Child Labour<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As ILO commemorate<\/span> World Day Against Child Labour<\/b> in 2024, the focus sharpens on the unyielding battle against the exploitation of innocent lives. With the theme “<\/span>Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!”,<\/b> this year’s observance reinforces our collective commitment to eradicate child labour. World Day Against Child Labour 2024 also play an important role in fostering environments where every child can thrive, free from exploitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

World Day Against Child Labour<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Every year on June 12th, the world unites to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers and advocate for child rights. This year’s World <\/span>Child Labour Day<\/b> 2024 holds immense significance as we strive towards a future free from child exploitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

World Day Against Child Labour 2024 focuses on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the <\/span>Worst Practices for Child Labour Agreement<\/b>. It also offers a chance to remind all parties involved in child labour to enhance the implementation of two main conventions – Convention No. 182 and Convention No. 138 about the minimum age for work admission.<\/span><\/p>\n

While tremendous progress has been made in the past few years to decrease <\/span>child labour<\/b>, recent global trends have reversed, highlighting the urgent need to coordinate efforts to accelerate efforts to abolish child labour in all of its forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Theme of Child Labour Day 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Theme of Child Labour Day 2024<\/b> is “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!” This theme emphasizes the need for comprehensive social justice measures to eradicate child labour and ensure all children can enjoy their rights to safety, education, and a childhood free from exploitation. The theme for World Day Against Child Labour 2024 has been officially announced by the <\/span>International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/b>. Considering the ongoing challenges, it’s likely to focus on accelerating action towards eliminating child labour in all its forms by 2025, a commitment set by the <\/span>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Child Labour?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Child labour refers to work that is inappropriate for a child’s age, physical or mental capacity, and interferes with their education or development. <\/span>As per the Indian constitution of Article 24, “No child under the age of 14 years is allowed to work in a mine or factory or involved in any hazardous employment.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines a child as anyone below 18 years old should not be involved in any hazardous work. Child labour can involve hazardous work, long hours, and exposure to dangerous environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following are some of the worst practices of child labour as defined by the ILO:<\/span><\/p>\n