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The World Day Against Child Labour is a global observance day initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002, held annuy on June 12. Its background is to draw attention to the global problem of child labour, particularly its worst forms, such as slavery, trafficking, debt bondage, forced labour, and the use of children in armed conflict. The significance of the day lies in raising public awareness and mobilizing governments, employers' organizations, trade unions, civil society, and the general public to work together to eliminate forms of child labour and ensure every child's right to education, play, and development. Historicy, the ILO adopted the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (Convention No. 182) in 1999, and the establishment of the World Day Against Child Labour has further advanced global commitments and actions. Common ways of observance include: hosting thematic seminars, releasing research reports and data, conducting public awareness campaigns (such as exhibitions and film screenings), organizing children's drawing or essay competitions, and issuing statements or pledges for concrete action by governments and various sectors of society. Companies can engage in public relations activities for this event, for example: publishing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports to showcase their commitment and practices in eliminating child labour from their supply chains; launching or sponsoring related public advocacy initiatives; using social media platforms to disseminate messages against child labour and encouraging employee participation in volunteer activities; collaborating with UN agencies or non-governmental organizations to support children's education projects; publicly committing to and auditing their supply chains to ensure compliance with international labour standards, thereby enhancing brand image and reflecting corporate ethical values.

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