SDG 8.7

138 Million Children Still Trapped in Child Labour: Shocking UNICEF-ILO Report Unveils 2025 Crisis

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child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF

The latest joint report from UNICEF and the International Labour Organization (ILO), titled Child Labour: Global Estimates 2024, Trends and the Road Forward, released today, June 11, 2025, paints a sobering picture. Despite global efforts, 138 million children aged 5-17 remain engaged in child labour, with 54 million in hazardous work that jeopardizes their health and … Read more

Child Labor in India: Progress, Challenges, and Rehabilitation in 2025

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Child Labor in India: Progress, Challenges, and Rehabilitation in 2025

Discover India’s progress in combating child labor in 2025, the challenges hindering SDG 8.7, and impactful rehabilitation programs like NCLP and Bal Raksha Bharat. Can India achieve a child labor-free future? Introduction Child labor in India remains a critical issue, depriving millions of children of education and a safe childhood. As India strives to meet … Read more