That ‘glow’ in your makeup is likely mica—a mineral linked to child labour.

The story of a family hand-picking mica.

From coffee to linens to toys, Canadians unknowingly bring products into their homes every day that are made by children. Come inside the average Canadian home to see for yourself how child labour infiltrates our everyday lives.

How your purchasing power can help end the worst forms of child labour.
 

Find out why this issue is a lot closer to Canada than we’d like to think.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about child labour.

The truth about the dangers that children face daily when they are forced to work in cotton production.

Chocolate is just one of many products consumed by Canadians that is at a high risk of being connected to child labour. By choosing to buy certified fair trade chocolate, you can use your purchasing power to help protect children from dirty, dangerous and degrading jobs.

A day in the life of an 8-year-old in Guatemala.

A day in the life of a 14-year-old in Honduras.

A day in the life of a 13-year-old in India.

Meet two children lured away from their families in Southeast Asia.

A day in the life of a 14-year-old in the Philippines.

Sent to work in a garment factory at age 12, Bithi has spent the last three years piecing together designer jeans destined for high-income countries.

The truth about the coffee industry and how we can better protect children – while still enjoying every last drop.

A closer look at how Canadians may be unknowingly contributing to child labour through their everyday purchases.

It’s time for Canada to take action to address child labour in global supply chains.

Understanding the connections between child labour and cocoa, the gains we’ve made and the challenges that remain.

A not-so-warm-and-fuzzy reality check on some of our most beloved household items.