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Child labour is the employment of children in work that is hazardous or interferes with their education, or that is harmful to their physical or mental development. Child labor is a global problem that affects millions of children around the world. Children who are engaged in child labor are often forced to work long hours for little or no pay, and may be exposed to dangerous conditions that can have serious consequences for their health and safety. Child labor is a violation of children’s rights, and it can have long-term negative effects on their development and well-being. Governments and organizations around the world are working to combat child labor and protect the rights of children.
AMMAN — Thirty-four human trafficking cases involving 131 victims and 152 perpetrators were registered in Jordan in 2022, according to a report issued by the Labour Ministry. The report showed that 181 potential victims of human trafficking were housed in shelter centres in 2022. Moreover, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at the Public Security Directorate (PSD)…
The DCPCR’s early warning system has supported over 33,000 students chronically absent from schools to resume their formal education, a statement said. The early warning system, a collaboration between the Directorate of Education (DoE), the Delhi government and the Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) aims to protect the ‘at-risk’ children and bring…
News Nicholas Maraj 2 Hrs Ago Minister of Labour Stephen McClashie – The Ministry of Labour has said it has received multiple reports of children under 16 working, with several incidents across Trinidad and one in Tobago. It shared a perception survey on its social media pages and with its stakeholders to investigate child labour….
Children Friends Club(NGO) Margherita on Sunday 1st January organised its 4th foundation day at Bogapani, Digboi under Tinsukia District where 6 persons from various fields were felicitated with citation and traditional Assamese phoolam gamosha for their outstanding contribution towards the society and state. Papu Sah president of Children friends club Margherita said that the main…
Such slavery includes a range of exploitative practices including forced, compulsory and child labour to debt bondage and human trafficking. Criminal practice affects more than 40 million people worldwide, 24.9 million of which are said to be exploited through forced labour, with 16 million in global supply chains. And crooks profiting from this make approximately…
The children, including six girls and three boys, hail from different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar PTI | Noida | Published 28.12.22, 02:04 PM Nine children, who were illegally employed at a garment’s factory in Noida, have been rescued by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Gautam Buddh Nagar police, officials said on…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is paying critical attention to building the capacity of youths in the state to equip them with the right tools and knowledge to compete globally. The governor said this forms part of renewed efforts to combat illegal migration, human trafficking and all other forms…
This story is the second of Climate Home News’ four-part series “The human cost of sugar”, supported by the Pulitzer Center. Karan Gautam Wavhale, 20, wanted to join the Indian Army, but it was not to be. Instead, he became a labourer, travelling over 200km from his home in Koyal, in Maharashtra’s Beed district, to…
Despite decades of commitments from companies and governments, cocoa production still entails considerable social and environmental harm around the world, but robust certification systems have the potential to help companies source more sustainable cocoa. This week, Fairtrade announced its updated Cocoa Standard ahead of upcoming sustainability and due diligence legislation. The reinforced focus on…
A free app developed in New Zealand is giving online shoppers the chance to avoid buying Christmas presents tainted by slave labour. Find Fair is an internet browser extension – developed by the ethical shopping directory fair&good – which marks ethically produced products with an orange stamp of approval in online search results. The…
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