On June 13, 2026, the National Observatory for Children's Rights (ONDE) in Morocco launched a national campaign titled 'STOP au travail des enfants' to combat child labor. The initiative aligns with King Mohammed VI's ongoing commitment to child protection and the promotion of children's rights.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of child labor, which violates children's rights to education, health, and development. According to ONDE, child labor remains a significant issue in Morocco, affecting thousands of children, particularly in rural areas and informal sectors.
ONDE's efforts include partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and international bodies to strengthen enforcement of laws prohibiting child labor. The campaign also focuses on providing support to vulnerable families to prevent children from entering the workforce.
Morocco has ratified international conventions on child labor, including ILO Convention 138 on minimum age and Convention 182 on worst forms of child labor. The country's labor law sets the minimum working age at 15, with exceptions for light work at 13 under strict conditions.
This campaign is part of broader national strategies to eliminate child labor by 2025, as outlined in Morocco's National Action Plan. ONDE encourages citizens to report cases of child labor through dedicated hotlines and local authorities.
