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A study conducted to support national efforts to eliminate Worst Forms of Child Labor (WFCL) in the mining and quarrying sector. Specifically, the study aims at the following objectives:  To  examine  the  scope  of  the  problem  of  child  labor  in  mining  and quarrying; to find out the nature and dimensions of child labor in mining and quarrying, including the extent of trafficking into the sector especially of children from other regions and countries; and to recommend measures to enhance interventions against child labor in the mining and quarrying sector in Ghana.

A report presenting results of research into the types and the magnitude of workplace hazards children were exposed to in Ethiopia, especially in the traditional weaving, farming and fishing sectors. Presents suggestions for standards that could be imposed upon informal labor sectors in two zones of the South Nation and Nationalities People Region, Wolayta and Gamo Gofa, and Guliele Sub-city in Addis Ababa administrative city.

For more efficiency of the ECOWAS II program, this study was initiated following a previous one carried out in 2008, with a view to updating and deepening knowledge on child labor in mines and quarries. The study specifically targets several objectives, such as: to carry out an exhaustive inventory of functional sites and make a census of all children working in artisanal gravel, granite and gold panning operations; to identify, describe, and analyze the different operating systems of mines and quarries in the three sub-sectors; and to carry out a gender analysis in relation to working children.

This reference material is an addendum to the School Management Committee Resource Handbook. This addendum introduces three important reference materials: Child Labour, Governance and Leadership. Child labour is captured under Section 2 (Access and participation) of the training manual. Leadership and governance is captured under section 3 (management efficiency). This addendum seeks to provide information to trainers/facilitators using the updated SMC Training Manual.

This report shares out the results from a rapid assessment on the child labor situation in mining and small scale quarries areas of Ogun and Oyo states of Nigeria in order to inform the extent of project interventions required in the area.

This presentation highlights information about the ECOWAS project, challenges faced by the project, and information on the  collaboration between NSC and the project.

Awareness Campaign Begins for the Eradication of Child Mining Labor: The Alliance for Responsible Mining, within the framework of the Somos Tesoro project begins the communications campaign on social networks to raise awareness about child labor. We want to encourage anyone who wants to position themselves, especially mining companies, to spread the message of collective will to eradicate child mining labor.

This information flyer depicts a person who is a victim of forced labor in Cusco, Peru working in a mine. The laborer works in exchange for room and board and is a victim of psychological violence. The flyer provides a hotline number to report this type of activity.

This information flyer depicts a person who is a victim of forced labor in Cusco, Peru working in a mine. The laborer works in exchange for room and board and is a victim of psychological violence. The flyer provides a hotline number to report this type of activity.

This  guide  is  a  joint  endeavor  by  Verité  and  the  Labour  Department  to  help  build the  capacities  of  labor  inspectors  to  conduct  labor  inspections  in  both  the  formal and  informal  sectors  with  emphasis  on  the  informal  sector  with  the  incidence  of forced  labor  with its negative consequences on individuals, families, societies and the nation of Ghana as a whole. It will also increase collaboration and coordination amongst stakeholders working on forced labor and human trafficking to share information for improved performance.