"Music against Child Labour" Initiative (MACLI)

The Music Against Child Labour Initiative (MACLI), launched in 2013 by the ILO and some of the world's greatest musicians, calls on musicians worldwide to dedicate a concert or song to the struggle against child labour. The aims of the Music Initiative are set out in the Music against Child Labour Initiative’s Manifesto (pdf).

Music education can empower children, build their skills and, crucially, encourage them to go to school and stay in school. The Initiative's partners are asking everyone in the world of music to join us in raising awareness about child labour and about the value of music and arts education in combating it.

Whatever your age or level, whether you are in a band, ensemble, group, orchestra or choir - or play as a soloist, your music can help raise awareness and inspire action. Contributions from musicians of every genre are equally valued - soul or son, highlife or hip-hop, folk, jazz, rock or tango, classical music of every tradition and every type of music besides. And if you don't compose, play or sing, you can take part by mobilising musicians in your country, including through their trade unions, or by encouraging music events in your community to link to the campaign.

With your music, you can strike a powerful chord against child labour and for social justice! Join the Initiative by dedicating a concert  and/or dedicating a song  to the campaign.

Visit MACLI Partner's website.