Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment
The children were subjected to child labour, violence, poor hygiene conditions and human trafficking, an official said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown
The Biden administration will implement tougher new measures designed to punish violators after discovering thousands of cases of abuse.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labour in its US supply chain
Hyundai suppliers in Alabama found to have relied on underage workers, the company's global chief operating officer Jose Munoz said.
Thu Oct 20 2022
FGV, Project Liber8 collaborate to raise awareness on child trafficking
117 students and teachers from public schools in Lahad Datu as well as personnel from FGV and its CLCs participated in the workshop.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Child labour: National Action Plan needed to protect our children, says expert
To abolish child labour, ensure all children had equal access to education, regardless of who they are.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Govt takes various measures to deal with oil palm industry labour issue - Khairuddin
Forced labour is no longer an issue in the country following the implementation of various measures by the government to address the problem.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Migrant school closures fuel child labour in Thai seafood industry
The 2019 raid targeted at Burmese teachers without proper work permits has led to school closures, affecting some 2,800 Burmese children.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Child labour in plantations: RM5 million for comprehensive study - Mah
A comprehensive study on labour in the country's plantation sector will be carried out to correct international perception on the existence of child and forced labour.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Girls can cut poverty in developing economies: UN
Girls in developing countries are less likely than boys to complete schooling because of forced marriage, child labour and female genital mutilation, risking the opportunities presented by their large
Thu Oct 20 2016
India parliament passes controversial child labour law
The Lok Sabha or the lower house approved a ban on all children under 14 from working, except if employed in family businesses or in the sports and entertainment industry.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Child labour in Ivory Coast, Africa
Child labour in Ivory Coast, Africa
Wed Aug 05 2015
Government not condoning any act of forced, child labour
The Malaysian government does not condone any act of forced and child labour, takes seriously findings in the DoL report.
Wed Dec 03 2014
Samsung finds 'evidence' of child labour at China plant
Samsung launched an investigation into the Dongguan Shinyang Electronics Co following reports it was employing workers under 16 years old.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Still 168 million locked in child labour: UN
The number of child labourers fell to 168 million last year from 246 million in 2000, said an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report.
Tue Sep 24 2013