This brief provides an introduction to the topic of the forced labour of children.
Prepared by ILO, it seeks to raise awareness of forced labour of children by summarizing and sharing the limited amount of information currently available.
It covers the following questions:
- What is forced labour of children?
- How many children are victims?
- What are the root causes?
- Where does forced labour of children occur?
The brief also outlines actions for the business community to help end forced labour of children and meet Sustainable Development Target 8.7.
Read the resource: ILO Brief: What is forced labour of children and how can businesses help to end it?
