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This issue paper addresses the twin challenges of child labor and education exclusion among indigenous children. The paper demonstrates that indigenous children face a higher risk of child labor than other children, and are often significantly over-represented in hazardous work and the worst forms of child labor. These children also face limited access to education, with particular limitations found among indigenous girls. Factors influencing this situation include land dispossession, climate change, migration, and constraints on traditional indigenous livelihoods

An infographic describing the job placement pilot program implemented by the FORMITRA project. This program was implemented in three provinces: Santiago, Duarte, and San Juan. Participants completed four courses according to needs specific to that province's labor market, and were then placed in the local labor market through workshops and job fairs.

A reference manual on Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and its implementation in Costa Rican TVET programs, and its connection to the National Qualifications Framework. Compiled by La Comisión Asesora y Promotora de la EFTP dual, an advisory commission overseen by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education to promote dual TVET, provide expert advice, and coordinate public and private stakeholders.

A short film by a participant in the My-PEC program's photojournalism program.

Pre-situational Analysis of Women in the Cut Flower and Panela Value Chains: In order to comprehensively understand the conditions of women in each of the municipalities, the Project conducted a Pre-Situational Analysis to understand the socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional factors that influence the gender gap between men and women in these agricultural sectors. The main findings are presented below. 

In order to comprehensively understand the conditions of women in each of the municipalities, the Project conducted a Pre-Situational Analysis to understand the socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional factors that influence the gender gap between men and women in these agricultural sectors. The main findings are presented below. 

A toolkit created to help journalists report on fair recruitment and forced labour in Uzbekistan.   Contains best practices, examples of good reporting, and tips from journalists experienced in covering these often-challenging subjects.

A paper that identifies the main public-private initiatives promoting youth employment in Argentina, within the framework of industrial development strategies.

After seven years of success in Colombia, the Somos Tesoro project is celebrating its conclusion with a webinar to present its work mobilizing diverse stakeholders in formalizing mining activities & stopping child labor. This webinar will feature the voices of artisanal mining communities companies & national authorities who have participated in the project.

Link to radio spot from the campaign to raise awareness on forced labor in collaboration with NGO Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, “Peace and Hope”, and the Autonomous Workers’ Central of Peru.