In 2024, nearly 138 million children worldwide were engaged in child labour, according to a joint report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF. This figure represents a reduction of more than 22 million children since 2020, when an estimated 160 million were involved in child labour. Despite this progress, millions of children continue to be denied their rights to education, play, and a safe childhood. Approximately 54 million of these children are engaged in hazardous work that endangers their health, safety, and development. Agriculture accounts for 61% of all child labour cases globally, with many children also working in mines, factories, and fields under dangerous conditions. The report highlights that while efforts to eradicate child labour have resulted in a nearly 50% decrease since 2000, the pace of elimination remains slow and uneven, with some regions like Latin America and the Caribbean still struggling to protect children's fundamental rights. The ongoing prevalence of child labour underscores the need for accelerated global action, as emphasized on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour. Governments and organizations continue to call for intensified measures to ensure children can learn, play, and grow up safely, free from exploitation and forced labour.