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A video in Burmese with English subtitles hosted by actress Paing Phyo Thu in which she interviews a group of child laborers. The host and the interviewees discuss the ways in which child laborers earn money and what factors affect their situation, such as poverty, COVID-19, and family dynamics.

A video in Burmese with English subtitles featuring Ko Ko Kyamn, a child laborer in Myanmar. The video portrays the health effects of construction work, and the laborer's desire for an education and to no longer need to work.

A documentary in Burmese with English subtitles about a young, pregnant woman who left school to work as a child, which led to detrimental health and social effects. This documentary was created as part of the World Day Against Child Labour campaign.

A video in Burmese with English subtitles about Bawk Seng, a child laborer living in a refugee camp in Myitkyina during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pandemic-induced school closures have caused Bawk Seng to go without an education and medical treatment for severe physical disabilities and have led to her working more to provide money for her family.

A video in Burmese with English subtitles about Wahso Moe, a child laborer with physical and mental disabilities who works in the construction industry.

A video in Burmese with English subtitles about Thandar Aung, a child laborer who earns money collecting waste in Yangon while her father is in jail. This work prevents her from attending school and has become more hazardous in the COVID-19 pandemic. This video was produced as part of the World Day Against Child Labour awareness-raising campaign.

This documentary, in Burmese with English subtitles, shows the extremely dangerous conditions of Myanmar's "Land of Jade" in Kachin state, where workers in the mining industry risk injury and death. These workers include child laborers, including San Min Hiet, featured in this documentary. This video was produced as part of the World Day Against Child Labour awareness-raising campaign.

A guide for journalists new to covering child labor issues in Myanmar.  The guide’s 30 topic sheets provide practical reporting tips and general background on ethics, child labour issues, and how journalists can best ensure the protection and promotion of children’s rights through quality media coverage. 

El Triunfo, An Example of Small Mining Done Right: Today, the El Triunfo mine is a source of pride for the Cárdenas and their community. Not only do they work safely and efficiently, but they have made their mine a space that offers better conditions. The Alliance for Responsible Mining, within the framework of the Somos Tesoro project, reached its mountains in 2014 and since then has helped train these miners to guarantee the appropriate Mining Safety and Hygiene conditions, and implement new measures to improve their practices. and mitigate the environmental impact.

Fledglings, Idle People and Warriors: Perception Study on Child Labor in Mining Areas of Colombia: This qualitative study examines the perceptions that those directly involved have about child labor. By directly involved we refer to minors who work or they might be able to work and the adults responsible for their upbringing. This document contains five stories that show the narration of the participants in a fictional format. They are stories about the experiences of these families around child labor. They collect the description of their environment, their way of expressing themselves, their anecdotes, their expectations and desires from the observer's point of view.