This event aims to convene experts, policymakers, international agencies, and community stakeholders to foster a shared understanding of the complexities of child and forced labour in Africa. By highlighting innovative strategies, sharing best practices, and forging effective partnerships, we aspire to provide inputs to regional/national action plans that addresses both the symptoms and root causes of these issues, making significant strides towards eradicating child and forced labour in Africa.

Forum background

Join us for the inaugural session of the Knowledge sharing forum: Innovative solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa, a pivotal event dedicated to addressing and eradicating child labour and forced labour across Africa. In the spirit of international collaboration and knowledge exchange, this forum aims to create a dynamic platform where tripartite constituents, advocates, experts, etc convene to share, learn, and strategize together how to accelerate actions on child and forced labour. The event will draw inspiration from replicable good practices taken from African region, supported by ACCEL Africa, the 8.7 Accelerator Lab and other projects. Don't miss this chance to be part of a movement towards a fairer and more equitable future for African children.

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Opening of the Knowledge sharing forum: Innovative solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa

Knowledge sharing forum: Innovative solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa

This panel discussion will focus on how these organizations can effectively implement the commitments outlined in regional frameworks to protect vulnerable populations. Attendees will learn about successful strategies and practical measures that workers' organizations have adopted to enforce labour standards and advocate for ethical practices. The discussion will also highlight collaborative efforts with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to enhance accountability and ensure compliance with legal protections.&nbsp;

Roles of workers’ organizations in implementing the commitments under the regional frameworks on forced labour and child labour 

During this session survivors of child labour and forced labour will share their firsthand experiences, aiming to raise awareness, inspire action, and influence policy changes by highlighting personal stories that often go unheard.&nbsp;

Voices: Experiences from survivors of child labour and forced labour 

This session will explore how workers can go beyond compliance to become proactive agents of change in their industries.

The pivotal role of the private sector to eliminate child labour and forced labour 

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Knowledge sharing forum: Innovative solutions to reduce child labour and forced labour in Africa

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