Myanmar Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (My-PEC)

The ILO’s Myanmar Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (My-PEC) is an 11-year project (2014-2025) funded by the United State Department of Labour (USDOL). The project supports Myanmar’s efforts to eliminate child labour by establishing a comprehensive, inclusive and efficient multi-stakeholder response.

Project details

Duration

30 December 2013 - 30 September 2025

Budget

US$ 9,650,000

Development partner(s)

United States Department of Labor (USDOL)

Reference

MMR/13/10/USA

Contact

Mr. Selim Benaissa, Chief Technical Adviser

Additional details

Access project dashboard

According to the 2015 Labour Force Survey, an estimated 1.125 million children in Myanmar were engaged in child labour, with 616,815 of them involved in hazardous work. Child labour significantly impacts children’s health, education, and overall well-being, preventing them from reaching their full potentials, which in turn affects socio-economic development at the households, communities, and the national level. The Endline KAP survey conducted in 2022 suggests that child labour has increased due to rising poverty, driven by the COVID 19 pandemic and current political crisis in Myanmar.

Objectives

Expanding knowledge base on child labour in Myanmar.
Increase awareness and knowledge about child labour.
Improve legislation and strengthen national and local capacities to address child labour in compliance with international standards.
Enhance capacity of national and local to networks and advocate on child labour issues.
Reduce child labour in target communities through direct interventions.

Learn more about the My-PEC project