Approximately 138 million children globally continue to be subjected to child labor, with 54 million engaged in hazardous work that threatens their health, safety, and development, as stated by International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo. Houngbo emphasized the urgent need for accelerated action, calling for a renewed global commitment through improved job opportunities, education, social protection, and stronger legal safeguards.
This year’s theme, ‘Red Card to Child Labour: For Fair Play for Children, For Decent Work for All,’ underscores the necessity for every child to learn, play, and grow in a safe environment. The recently adopted ‘Marrakech Global Framework for Action Against Child Labour’ aims to provide a roadmap to achieve this goal. For the first time, the framework includes measurable indicators and an accountability mechanism to monitor implementation beyond the target year of 2030 and sustain momentum. Houngbo urged, ‘Let us act together with urgency and determination to end child labor.’
ICC Prosecutor Suspended Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigations
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been suspended ‘with immediate effect’ following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. A statement released on Tuesday by the ICC Presidency confirmed that the court’s Bureau decided to refer the disciplinary investigation against the prosecutor to the Court’s 125 States Parties for a final decision. Khan has repeatedly denied the allegations. The ICC’s governing body will communicate the findings of the internal investigation to the members, who will then decide on Mr. Khan’s future in a special session. The Bureau emphasized that the suspension does not prejudge the outcome of the case. The Presidency stated, ‘Enhancing the dignity, rights, and aspirations of the Court’s staff are fundamental priorities of the Court’s leadership.’
World Food Programme Brings Food Security to Egyptian Cinemas
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is transforming cinema screens across Egypt into a platform for raising awareness about hunger and food security with its new campaign, ‘Not My Day.’ Ahead of nationwide film screenings, the campaign highlights the often-overlooked role of food security in shaping daily life through storytelling. The video, developed in collaboration with the Video and Film Makers Syndicate and the creative production hub Tayarah, is reaching audiences in cinemas across the country. The campaign, which will be shown on 46 cinema screens until June 17, comes at a time when funding shortages continue to threaten critical food assistance programs.
The campaign features prominent Egyptian public figures, including actor Ahmed Magdy, iEvents founder Amr Mansi, chef and culinary academy founder Mona El Banna, award-winning chef Mostafa Seif, and chef Peri Saleh. As each shares their daily routines, viewers discover they are actually recounting the real experiences of people supported by the WFP in Egypt. By placing familiar voices behind stories of food insecurity, the campaign underscores how access to food supports dignity, stability, and opportunity. WFP Egypt Country Director and Representative Rawad Halabi stated that through the campaign, the organization is ‘engaging new audiences in a conversation about food security in a way that has never been done before.’
