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    1. 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
  1. The role of regional and interregional cooperation in ending child labour
  1. 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

The role of regional and interregional cooperation in ending child labour

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12 February 2026
14:30 - 16:15 GMT+1 (Europe/Zurich)
Marrakesh
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This thematic session will examine the strategic role of regional and interregional cooperation in eliminating child labour, with a particular focus on South–South cooperation. Drawing on concrete experiences from different regions, the session will analyse how regional initiatives, joint mechanisms and cooperation platforms contribute to addressing cross-border challenges related to child labour and strengthening the national implementation of global commitments.

Interpretation is not available for the online broadcast.

Panelists

Mayrenis Celestina Corniel Garcia
Mayrenis Celestina Corniel Garcia
Vice Minister of Labor for Vulnerable Sectors and Child Labor Domenican Republic, for Central American Integration System
María del Rosario Hasperué
María del Rosario Hasperué
Secretary for Human Rights, Autonomous CTA
Diego Yarza
Diego Yarza
Head of the Legal Department, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay
Sipho Ndebele
Sipho Ndebele
Chief Director, Department of Employment and Labour of South Africa, for Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Manuel Clarote Lapão
Manuel Clarote Lapão
Director of Cooperation, Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)
Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Obaidli
Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Obaidli
Director General, Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in the GCC States
Hicham Sabiry
Hicham Sabiry
Secretary of State to the Minister for Economic Inclusion, Small Businesses, Employment and Skills, responsible for Labour, Morocco
Vera Paquete-Perdigao
Vera Paquete-Perdigao
Director, Governance and Tripartism Department, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Event details

Date

12 February 2026
14:30 - 16:15 GMT+1

Location

Marrakesh, Morocco

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