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child labourEmployment of boys and girls in occupations deemed unfit for children. Such labour is strictly controlled in many countries as a result of the effective enforcement of laws passed in the 20th century (e.g., the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959). In developing nations the use of child labour is still common. Restrictive legislation has proved ineffective in impoverished societies with few schools, although some improvements have resulted from global activism, such as boycotts of multinational firms alleged to be exploiting child labour abroad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There is so much child labour in India, which is equal to the number of unemployed adults, so why can't we just have policies to switch the two and send these children to be educated. In keeping with this awareness of the competitive need for a more socially responsible business sector, the government decided to emphasize international standards; it ratified ILO conventions 182 and 138 on child labour, in 2001 and 2004 respectively. Child Labour in Historical Perspective, 1800-1985 (Florence, 1996) is an introductory overview, appropriately sponsored by UNICEF; and from the International Labour Office, Combatting Child Labour (Geneva, 1988). |
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