National Project Coordination – Child Labour Project

GBPG’s expert played a crucial role in a project designed to strengthen child protection and social protection networks in Sri Lanka, with a focus on combating child labor. The initiative integrated child labor monitoring into the existing national system, enhancing the responsiveness and effectiveness of child protection measures. The expert led training programs at national, district, and divisional levels, equipping local authorities, community leaders, and Child Rights Promotion Officers (CRPOs) with the skills to identify and address child labor cases. These programs also emphasized the need to connect child labor prevention efforts with broader social protection systems, creating a more cohesive approach to child welfare. In addition to training, the expert launched awareness campaigns targeting communities, employers, and policymakers to highlight the harmful effects of child labor and the need to protect children’s rights. Research studies were conducted to evaluate the state of child labor and social protection systems, providing valuable insights for future policy development. These combined efforts not only improved child labor monitoring but also strengthened Sri Lanka’s overall child protection and social welfare networks, fostering a more resilient system for safeguarding vulnerable children.