Is Uganda at Crossroads: The Country’s Hope to End Child Labour

Posted on: 11th June, 2025 By: NRDO Uganda 7 min read


Child labour in Uganda has surged to over 6.2 million children, nearly 40%, despite strong laws and global commitments. Nascent RDO-U reflects on its efforts and warns that national momentum is fading. With 2025 declared the year to end child labour, the article urges urgent, collective action, better enforcement, and sustained investment to protect Uganda’s children and keep the country’s promise.



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