The meeting of Child Labour Elimination Platform (CLEP) was held on 19 April 2026 at Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), Dhaka, jointly organized by Educo Bangladesh and BLF. The meeting brought together platform members to review ongoing initiatives and strengthen collective efforts toward eliminating child labour in Bangladesh.
Strengthening Collective Action
The discussion focused on aligning strategies and enhancing coordination among stakeholders to accelerate progress toward a child labour-free Bangladesh. Participants emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration and shared accountability in addressing the root causes of child labour.
Key Discussions
Planning for the observance of World Day Against Child Labour 2026 to amplify advocacy and public engagement.
Review of the CLEP Strategy Action Plan, including progress updates and priorities for the coming period.
Updates on the Child Labour Monitoring Database led by the Ministry, with a focus on next steps for effective implementation.
Experience sharing by members on field-level interventions to address child labour in informal and high-risk sectors.
Strengthening the CLEP Information Matrix to improve coordination, data sharing, and collective response.