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.

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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

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