The Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention

The Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention, officially called ILO Convention 182, is an international agreement aimed at eliminating the most dangerous and harmful types of child labor. It defines harmful work as tasks that can harm children’s health, safety, or morals, such as slavery, forced labor, or working in dangerous environments like mines or exposed to chemicals. The convention encourages countries to take strong actions, including laws and enforcement, to protect children from these worst forms and promote safe, age-appropriate work or education. Its goal is to ensure children grow up healthy, safe, and with access to education.