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Press Statement: NCL strongly opposes the ‘Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act’

February 12, 2025

February 4, 2025 Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) voices its strong opposition to the newly introduced legislation, the Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act, which…

NCL Applauds DOL’s Efforts to Hold Corporations Accountable When It Comes to Child Labor Violations

January 23, 2025

January 21, 2025/in Press release child labor Press Releases Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, (202)- 207-2829 Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Consumers…

The Iraqi parliament has passed a ‘terrifying’ law permitting children as young as nine to marry.

January 23, 2025

"The End of Women and Children's Rights: Outage as Iraqi Law Allows Child Marriage" - "The Iraqi parliament has passed a 'terrifying' law permitting children as young as nine to marry.' Read Guardian article here.

CLC Press Release: The Child Labor Coalition Announces the 2024 Congressional Champions of Child Labor Protections for Taking Bold Action Against Child Labor Exploitation

October 31, 2024

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2024 Contact: Reid Maki (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org Washington, D.C. – The Child Labor Coalition (CLC) is proud to announce the 25 recipients of the 2024 Congressional…

New Report on Children and Armed Conflict — The Use of Child Soldiers

July 23, 2024

Children forced to become soldiers suffer PTSD, endure distressing training and initiations, perform hazardous jobs and face dangerous armed conflict. They often witness, suffer from, or are forced to take part in torture and killings. Being a member of an armed group does permanent damage to families and communities and deprives them of nutrition and healthy living conditions.

Farmworkers Need Heat Protections – I Know Because I Grew up Working in the Fields

July 22, 2024

By Luz Vazquez-Hernandez Intern, Child Labor Coalition Coming from a background of farmwork, I know the struggle against heat. At 14 years old, I began, picking blueberries in Michigan during the summer…

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Child Labor Coalition @childlaborclc ·

15 Feb

Acai berries are healthy to eat but not so healthy to harvest. Brazil uses #ChildLabor to harvest acai and children must climb high into the tree tops and risk falling. Learn more @ILAB_DOL and the "Sweat and Toil" app.

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Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official ·

12 Dec

Another defining moment from the journey of @k_satyarthi- launch of Rugmark in 1994. The movement not only revolutionized how consumers viewed their choices but also set a new standard by significantly reducing child labour in carpet manufacturing industry. @GoodWeave @KSCFIndia

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Child Labor Coalition @childlaborclc ·

13 Feb

The NY Times reported last week that the Shen Yun Performing Arts touring dance group is under investigation by the the US government. Previously, NYT had reported exploitation of young performers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/nyregion/shen-yun-federal-investigation.html

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13 Feb

USDOL @ILAB_DOL is taking nominations for the prestigious 2025 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of #ChildLabor award until February 21. Individuals and organizations will be considered. Info here:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/issues/child-labor/iqbal

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CLC Press Release: The Child Labor Coalition Announces the 2024 Congressional Champions of Child Labor Protections for Taking Bold Action Against Child Labor Exploitation

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Farmworkers Need Heat Protections – I Know Because I Grew up Working in the Fields

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