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Together For A Just World

ILC STATEMENT ON THE WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY

World Children’s Day on 20 November is a universal call to the collective cons-
cience of humanity. It reminds us that every child has an equal, free, and safe
right to life, while also exposing the deep global injustices we must confront.

Today, millions of children around the world struggle to survive under harsh
conditions such as poverty, war, displacement, child labour, lack of education,
exploitation, and discrimination. Global crises, systemic inequalities, and clima-
te disasters continue to impact children the most.
Refugee children, in particular, constitute the most vulnerable and unprotected
group of all. Millions of children who have lost their families, education, health,
and even their childhood due to conflict, forced migration, and insecurity rep-
resent the greatest moral test of the international community. Every refugee
child is a human being most in need of protection; they belong not to any single
country, but to all of humanity.

As the International Labour Confederation (ILC), we emphasize that children
not only need protection, but also empowerment, support, and equal access to
opportunities.

The protection of children’s rights is an essential part of social justice and sus-
tainable development. The struggle for labour rights extends beyond working
life; it also encompasses defending every child’s right to a dignified future.
In this regard, the ILC:

• Firmly upholds a zero-tolerance policy against child labour.
• Calls for strengthened global solidarity to ensure the safety, shelter, he-
alth, and psychosocial support of all children—especially refugee and
displaced children.
• Reaffirms that access to free, quality education for every child is a fun-
damental human right.

• Urges the international community to take stronger, more consistent,
and immediate action to protect children living in conflict zones and
crisis areas.

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