The Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention (ILO Convention No. 182)

The Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention (ILO Convention No. 182) is an international agreement that aims to eliminate the most harmful types of child labor. This includes any work that is dangerous, exploitative, or interferes with a child's education and development. It covers activities like slavery, drug trafficking, military enlistment, and hazardous work in industries like mining and agriculture. Countries that ratify this convention agree to identify, prohibit, and eliminate these worst forms, protecting children from exploitation and ensuring they have access to safe, appropriate childhoods and education.