World Day Against Child Labour 2026 – June 12

June 12, 2026
Current Context: On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Organization (ILO) observed the World Day Against Child Labour globally.
World Day Against Child Labour 2026 – June 12
  • Theme: “Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults.”
  • Purpose: Raises awareness about the plight of child labourers and mobilises efforts to eliminate child labour in all forms.
  • Focus: Implements the Marrakesh Global Framework for Action against Child Labour (2025) through education, social protection, stronger laws, enforcement, and responsible supply chains.
  • Key Message: An estimated 138 million children are still engaged in child labour worldwide.
  • Campaign: Urges governments, employers, workers’ organisations, civil society, and individuals to translate commitments into concrete action.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2026?
a) End Child Labour Now
b) Children First, Labour Never
c) Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults
d) Every Child in School

Answer: c) The 2026 theme uses the symbolism of a "red card" to call for the elimination of child labour and the promotion of decent work for adults.

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