All posts filed under: Advocacy

Joint Statement for the VI Global Conference on Child Labour (Morocco, 11–13 February 2026)

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

This public statement comes from working children’s representatives, including 5 movements of working children, 18 NGOs and 10 researchers dedicated to support working children. It addresses the organisers of the upcoming VI Global Conference on Child Labour, particularly the Government of Morocco and the ILO. According to Art. 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, children have a right to be heard in all matters affecting their lives. In 2009, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted nine Basic Requirements for effective, ethical and meaningful participation of children in “all processes in which a child or children are heard and participate” (CRC/C/GC/12 ). These processes need to be (1) transparent and informative, (2) voluntary, (3) respectful, (4) relevant, (5) child-friendly, (6) inclusive, (7) supported by training (for adults), (8) safe and sensitive to risk and (9) accountable.  While we acknowledge that consultations have taken place prior to the conference, involving civil society organisations, governmental stakeholders and, in some regions, working children, and that efforts have been made to …

Complementary Survey on Child Participation in Global Events

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

Are you in between 8 and 24 years old and have you attended a global event, or you are eager to help make child participation in global events more meaningful? Please fill out this survey (available in English, Spanish, and French)! Global events bring together decision-makers from around the world to discuss crucial issues like education, climate change, and health. Help us make them more child-friendly and inclusive by sharing your experiences. Your voice can improve the future of children’s participation in global events!

African Climate Summit: voices of youth advocates

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

The African Climate Summit, held in Nairobi, brought together Child Advisory Committee members of Dialogue Works like Julie, Mike, Phenylle and Diana, who are also actively engaged in addressing climate change within their communities. These youth delegates, representing the organization Welfare of Children and Youth Kenya, shared their experiences and insights about climate issues, their expectations from countries responsible for climate change, and recommendations for a better approach to include working children and youth in international policy debates.

Empowering voices for gender equality at the Women Deliver Conference

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

The Women Deliver Conference, a global platform dedicated to gender equality and the promotion of health, rights and well-being of girls and women, took place for the first time this year in an African country, Rwanda. During this special milestone, Elisabeth (16 years old) and Prisca (15 years old), two members of our Children Advisory Committee (CAC) from Dialogue Works partner organization Children’s Voice Today (CVT), made their mark on the conference by making their voices heard.

Launch of the Kigali Declaration

Published by Laura Goldschmitt

The Dialogue Works campaign is proud to launch the Kigali Declaration – the outcome document of our Global Gathering of Working Children and Youth, which took place in Kigali/ Rwanda in January 2023.This declaration summarizes the key demands of working children and has been elaborated by 63 child participants from 16 countries.