[Upcoming Event Announcement] Registration Now Open! Side Event at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2025

Dialogue on SDG Target 8.7 to End Child Labour by 2025: How can we achieve a child labour-free world?

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 13:15–14:30 (EDT) 

Venue: 777 United Nations Plaza, 8th Floor, New York 

Format: Hybrid (in-person & online) Language: English 

Despite the global pledge to eliminate child labour by 2025 under SDG Target 8.7, there are still 138 million children trapped in child labour—over half of them in sub-Saharan Africa. With the 2025 deadline approaching, it is clear that urgent, collective action is needed. 

This side event will bring together international stakeholders, practitioners, and advocates to: 

- Reassess global progress and challenges 

- Explore practical and collaborative solutions 

- Strengthen the global commitment to a child labour-free world 

About the Coordinator: 

ACE (Action against Child Exploitation) is a Japanese NGO dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of children. Since its founding in 1997, ACE has worked to eliminate child labour through advocacy, education, and direct action. 

ACE collaborates with governments, businesses, and communities—particularly in Ghana’s cocoa-growing regions—to address the root causes of child labour. The organization co-developed Ghana’s Child Labour Free Zone Guidelines and has implemented pilot projects through JICA. ACE also serves as a board member of the Global March Against Child Labour. 

-ACE Website:  https://www.global.acejapan.org/ (English) 

https://www.acejapan.org (Japanese)

Past Relevant Events by ACE: 

• SDG 8.7 Dialogue in Japan  Japan Times article 

• Side Event at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour Conference session: Child Labour Free Zone in Ghana 

Co-organizers: 

• Action against Child Exploitation (ACE) 

• Global March Against Child Labour 

• Government of Ghana 

• Child Labor Coalition 

Supported by:  

     U.S.-Japan Foundation, Peace Boat US  

How to Register:

We welcome your participation—whether in person or online! Please click the button below to register, share this event with your network and join the movement to end child labour.

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