Including the perspective of survivors of child labour is crucial in shaping policy, writes Winnie Nyandiga, 100 Million's Africa Coordinator and lead staff member for the Fair Share to End Child Labour campaign in Africa

As COVID-19's disastrous impacts continue to push children & young people into poverty & exclusion, youth activists hold governments to account to demand that they build back better, not worse.

There are now more child labourers in Africa than in the rest of the world combined. Youth leaders are standing together to end this injustice.

12 June is the World Day Against Child Labour, and 100 Million launches its new report demanding an end to the discrimination which perpetuates child labour.

During COVID-19, the unequal allocation of resources shows those who need the most help receive the least support. Yet, COVID-19 & previous crises like the Ebola epidemic show that school closures, unemployment, & lack of social protection exacerbate the risk of child labour, writes Winnie Nyandiga, 100 Million East Africa Coordinator.