Accelerating Action Against Child Labour

This Global Report comes at a critical juncture. Looking back to 2008–09, the world has had to cope with the impact of a financial and economic crisis. Ahead lies the challenge of sustaining recovery and building an employment-oriented framework for strong and balanced growth. This defines the context for future action to end child labour. The task is enormous; our commitment must not waver and it must be reflected in deeds. Four years ago, in the second Global Report on child labour, I underlin