Alliance 8.7

An impactful first day at the International Labour Organization - ILO Child Labour Platform Platform Annual Meeting, reinforcing the shared commitment of Alliance 8.7 and CLP to end child labour.   The high-level inaugural session launched the CLP India Initiative, in collaboration with governments and businesses, and reviewed global achievements in tackling child labour.   Business leaders shared proven approaches and identified gaps for action.   Tomorrow brings further opportunities to advance SDG Target 8.7 through innovation and collective action.

Alliance 8.7 invites INGO members to a Consultative Meeting in preparation for the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, taking place on:   📅 Wednesday, 29 October 2025 🕙 10:00 – 11:30 CET 🌐 Format: Hybrid (Online & In-person) 🌎 Languages: English | French | Spanish (interpretation available)   This meeting is a key opportunity for INGOs to influence the direction of the 2026 Global Conference in Morocco, ensuring that civil society priorities are reflected in global policy and action towards eliminating child labour.   Agenda Highlights: ➡️ Updates from regional consultations across all continents ➡️ Opportunity for INGOs to provide input on conference outcomes and priority actions ➡️ Space to showcase good practices and innovative solutions   Want to join ? Email the Alliance 8.7 Secretariat at info@alliance87.org   Ensure your organization’s voice shapes the future of the global fight against child labour.

International Non-Governmental Organisations are invited to a hybrid consultative meeting on Wednesday, 29 October, 10:00–11:30 CET, to contribute to the proposed outcome for the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. Your participation will help ensure civil society voices are reflected in this important process. For further details and to register, please click below: https://lnkd.in/e8XKWn7E

Today at the CFS 53 Plenary Session in Rome, the ILO Child Labour Platform joined FAO, International Labour Organization, UNICEF and International Trade Centre ➡️ to spotlight practical, area‑based approaches to eliminate child labour in agriculture and build more sustainable global supply chains. In 2024, 138 million children were in child labour, 61% in agriculture. Tackling the drivers—poverty, food insecurity and climate impacts—is essential not only to protect children’s rights, but to secure resilient, inclusive agrifood systems. From the CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda and Honduras, we shared:   ➡️ Evidence on root causes and what works on the ground ➡️ Lessons from the coffee supply chain ➡️ Guidance for aligning interventions with emerging due diligence frameworks, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)   Our discussion reinforced CFS RAI principles—especially decent work and youth empowerment—showing how integrated, area‑based solutions bring together livelihoods, climate resilience, education and social protection with responsible business conduct to advance SDG 8.7. 📶 Let’s scale partnerships that end child labour and strengthen responsible, sustainable agrifood systems.

En preparación para la Sexta Conferencia Mundial sobre la Erradicación del Trabajo Infantil (Marruecos 2026), los Países Pioneros se reúnen durante la reunión anual de la Iniciativa Regional América Latina y el Caribe Libre de Trabajo Infantil para intercambiar experiencias y orientar las futuras acciones de la Alianza 8.7. 🌍 La sesión refuerza la cooperación y define prioridades compartidas para acelerar el progreso hacia la Meta 8.7 de los ODS: poner fin al trabajo infantil, al trabajo forzoso y a la trata de personas. Las alianzas sólidas generan resultados reales: más cooperación, más impacto, más progreso. @sintrabinfantil #UnaVozCompartida #Lograr87 🔗http://bit.ly/472Oz3u

Ahead of the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco 2026), Pathfinder Countries are meeting during the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour annual meeting to exchange experiences and guide the future actions of Alliance 8.7. 🌍   The session strengthens cooperation and defines shared priorities to accelerate progress towards SDG Target 8.7 — ending child labour, forced labour and human trafficking.   Strong alliances generate real results: more cooperation, more impact, more progress.    @sintrabinfantil #ASharedVoice #Achieve87 🔗http://bit.ly/472Oz3u

Focal points from all regions will meet on 22 October 2025 for the Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder Country Exchange Session, held alongside the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour (RILAC) annual meeting. 🌎   The session will foster cooperation, share regional priorities, and shape collective inputs for the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (Morocco 2026)—advancing progress towards SDG Target 8.7.   @Sintrabinfantil #ASharedVoice 🔗 http://bit.ly/472Oz3u

Child labour in fisheries and aquaculture persists exposing children to hazardous tasks, long hours and exploitation, often at the expense of schooling and health.  The new ILO–FAO policy guidance sets out practical, joined‑up measures for governments, industry, employers’ and workers’ organisations, communities and partners to prevent and eliminate child labour while supporting sustainable, resilient food systems. As the global partnership driving SDG 8.7, Alliance 8.7 mobilises stakeholders to turn guidance into action—strengthening prevention, protection and access to education, and promoting decent work for adults so children can enjoy their childhoods.  Explore the recommendations and join us in accelerating solutions across policies, supply chains and communities: https://lnkd.in/e8bfASVq #Alliance87 #EndChildLabour #DecentWork #SocialProtection #ChildRights #SDG87

🔹 EU Anti-Trafficking Day | 18 October Human trafficking remains one of the most severe violations of human rights. Addressing it requires collective, evidence-based action. The Migration Action Group of Alliance 8.7, led by IOM - UN Migration brings together partners to advance collective efforts against trafficking in persons through its data-driven research agenda and shared learning. The Group’s current work examines the links between trafficking and climate change, and advances advocacy to end trafficking for the purpose of forced criminality — ensuring that responses are grounded in data, innovation and collaboration. 🎥 Hear from Parul Mehra (IOM) on how Alliance 8.7 is uniting efforts across sectors to accelerate progress towards Target 8.7 of the SDGs.

Asia-Pacific speaks with one voice for a child-labour-free future!   On 16 October 2025, we opened the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation ahead of the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour — uniting governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, and youth to drive change.   From the inspiring opening by Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, to the message from Wafa Asri, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills — the call was clear: every child deserves to learn, not labour.   Over 100 tripartite participants joined forces to shape Asia-Pacific’s call to Morocco 2026 ✅ enforce laws that protect children ✅ ensure education for all ✅ support vulnerable families ✅ strengthen regional solidarity   This consultation was more than a meeting — it was a regional pledge for action to end child labour and secure a fairer future for every child. 🔗bit.ly/4n7st4q #ChildLabour #EndChildLabour #DecentWork