This side event brings attention to a frequently invisible reality: child labour in the care economy and in domestic work, both paid and unpaid, which is rarely recognized as child labour. When these tasks are carried out by girls, they are often normalized as “help” or gendered responsibilities, even when they involve long hours or interfere with education, health, and development. The session aims to broaden the understanding of what constitutes child labour and promote integrated policy approaches that strengthen care systems, advance gender equality, and support the elimination of child labour.