Eliminating worst forms of child labour: An Examination of ILO Convention 182 & Recommendations 125&190

Child labour is a pervasive and complex issue that affects millions of children worldwide, undermining their education, health, and well-being. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has been at the forefront of efforts to combat child labour, promoting the adoption of international labour standards and providing technical assistance to countries to support the elimination of child labour. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the convention – 182 of 1999 and recommendations – 125 of 1965 & 190 of 1999 which aim to prohibit and eliminate worst forms of child labour and provide for additional standards relating to conditions of employment of young persons underground in a mines and protect children’s rights by examining their key provisions, implementation mechanisms and impact on child labour. Despite concerted global efforts to eradicate child labour, this scourage persists, imperiling the well-being and future prospects of millions of children worldwide. This article examines the complex and interconnected factors that contribute to child labour and concludes by highlighting the need for sustained and coordinated efforts to eliminate the child labour. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of child labour, including poverty and inequality, and promoting access to education and social protection and also calls for increased support for the ILO's efforts to combat child labour and for greater coordination and cooperation among governments, employers, workers, organizations, and civil society. It concludes that, by strengthening laws and enforcement mechanisms, raising awareness, and supporting research and data collection, governments, civil society, and the international community can work together to eliminate child labour and create a brighter future for all children.