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Participating in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Sharing Ghana's Efforts and the Voices of Former Child Labourers with the International Community

(Originally published: March 2026) Thank you always for your continued support. I'm Yuko in charge of advocacy at ACE. From February 11–13, 2026, three ACE staff members — Yuka Iwatsuki, Tomoko Shiroki, and I (Yuko Kawamura) — attended the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held in Marrakech, Morocco. At the conference, we: - Shared ACE's work on Child Labour Free Zones (CLFZ) in Ghana with the international community - Supported a side event bringi

Jul 285 min read

Applications Now Open: Become an ACE Charity Runner for Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity

ACE is proud to once again participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Program, taking place on March 7, 2027. The 2027 race marks the 20th edition of the Tokyo Marathon, making it a special year to be part of this iconic event. Run for Change. Run with ACE. Help create a brighter future for children with every step. We look forward to welcoming you to Team ACE! How to Apply 1️⃣ Visit the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity website 　→ https://www.runwithheart.jp/news/list/19/20/?t

Charity Marathon

Jun 291 min read

Hear the Voice of Youth towards World Day Against Child Labour

In recognition of World Day Against Child Labour next week, we would like to warmly invite you to the webinar to join US child labour survivor advocate, Jacqueline, and other youth representatives from around the world for a virtual conversation centered on the voices of children and youth with lived experience. Date: June 11, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:15 PM CEST | 10:00-11:15 PM JST Venue: Online Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNHAVCDb Organized by: Action against Child Exploitati

Advocacy & International Forums

Jun 91 min read

Participating in the International Conference "UN Forum on Business and Human Rights" in Geneva and Presenting on Child Labour Free Zones

(Originally published: December 2025) Thank you always for your continued support. From November 24–26, 2025, three ACE staff members — Yuka Iwatsuki, Yukiko Sato, and I (Yuko Kawamura) — attended the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights held in Geneva, Switzerland. This international conference brings together individuals working in this field from governments, international organizations, businesses, civil society organizations, trade unions, lawyers, and academia

Advocacy & International Forums

Jun 14 min read

ACE Charity Runner Interview "Running for a Cause — The Moment Strength Comes Naturally"

We spoke with one of our long-time ACE Charity Runners, Dr. Yumi Shimano, about what inspired him to start running, how fundraising changed his perspective, and why he keeps coming back. Meet Dr. Shimano Dr. Yumi Shimano is an internal medicine and pediatric physician who started running in April 2023 — with zero experience. Since then, he has run as an ACE Charity Runner in the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2023 Charity and 2024 Charity, and the Tokyo Marathon 2025 Charity.

Charity Marathon

May 12 min read

Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity: Be a Charity Runner for ACE

ACE will participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity [Sunday, March 7, 2027] as a donation recipient organization. ■ Use of donations (planned) Donations from the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity will support ACE’s initiatives to eliminate child labour, including: Educational support and school preparation Vocational training for youth Income-generating support for families Community awareness programs These efforts are primarily carried out in Ghana, along with

Charity Marathon

Apr 161 min read

Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity Donations and Charity Runners Application

Run as a Charity Runner with ACE The Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Charity Runners from around the world are welcome to participate. If you are interested in joining as a Charity Runner, we invite you to support ACE (Action against Child Exploitation) and help us work toward a world free from child labour. About the Race For more details about the event, please visit the official website: Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2

Charity Marathon

Apr 82 min read

[Upcoming Event Announcement] Side Event & Innovation Fair at 6th Global Conference on Elimination of Child Labour

Join ACE at the Online Side Event: Integrated, Multistakeholder Partnership Solutions to End Child Labour — Ghana’s Experience and Lessons for Cross-Country Learning Action against Child Exploitation (ACE) is pleased to co-host a side event at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Marrakesh. This session will spotlight innovative, integrated, multistakeholder approaches that have been implemented in Ghana to combat child labour, drawing on rich,

Advocacy & International Forums

Feb 52 min read

Pre-Race Conditioning Run Event ~ Get Ready for Your Best Race ~

With Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity just around the corner, we are pleased to host a conditioning run event designed to help runners prepare both physically and mentally for race day. This event is open not only to ACE Charity Runners, but also to anyone interested in running a marathon for charity. Through light running and stretching, participants will learn how to properly condition their bodies during the crucial pre-race period. In addition to training, the event offers a

Charity Marathon

Feb 32 min read

ACE Holiday Giving 2025 Campaign Launches on GlobalGiving

ACE has officially launched our "ACE Holiday Giving 2025" campaign on GlobalGiving to support children in cocoa-growing communities in Ghana. Through this winter initiative, we aim to create better opportunities for children and families affected by child labour in the cocoa industry. In Ghana, many children are still unable to attend school due to economic hardship at home. To address this challenge, ACE provides support in two key areas: What Your Support Makes Possible 📚

Field Projects

Dec 11, 20251 min read