The role of regional and interregional cooperation in ending child labour
Thematic Panel
12/02/2026
14:30
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16:15
Royal Hall
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This thematic session will examine the strategic role of regional and interregional cooperation in eliminating child labour, with a particular focus on South–South cooperation. Drawing on concrete experiences from different regions, the session will analyse how regional initiatives, joint mechanisms and cooperation platforms contribute to addressing cross-border challenges related to child labour and strengthening the national implementation of global commitments.
Speakers
Mayrenis Celestina Corniel Garcia
Vice Minister of Labor for Vulnerable Sectors and Child Labor
Domenican Republic, for Central American Integration System /Regional Initiative
Sipho Ndebele
Chief Director
Department of Employment and Labour of South Africa, for Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Manuel Clarote Lapão
Director of Cooperation
Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) Secretariat (M)
Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Obaidli
Director General
Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in the GCC States
Hicham Sabiry
Secretary of State to the Minister for Economic Inclusion, Small Businesses, Employment and Skills, responsible for Labour
Government of Morocco
Vera Paquete-Perdigão
Director of the Governance and Tripartism Department
International Labour Organization (ILO)