Fast Facts

1995: Death of Iqbal Masih Child Labor Activist

Iqbal Masih, a former child slave in the carpet industry in Pakistan, is murdered for his
Thu Jul 22 2010

1997: AP Series entitled “Children for Hire”

The Associated Press publishes a series entitled “Children for Hire” on the continuing
Thu Jul 22 2010

2000: Human Right’s Watch Report “Fingers to the Bone”

Human Rights Watch publishes a report outlining the exploitation of children in US agriculture
Thu Jul 22 2010

2000: ILO Convention 182 on Worst Forms of Child Labor

The International Labour Organization’s Convention 182 becomes international law. This convention
Thu Jul 22 2010

2001: CARE Act

The Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE) is introduced by Senator Tom Harkin in the
Thu Jul 22 2010

2002: Optional Protocol on the Rights of the Child

The United States ratifies the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on
Thu Jul 22 2010

The World Wide Recession?

The number of youth, 15- to 17-years-old, who work increased 20 percent in the period 2004-2008,
Tue Jun 22 2010

1881: AFL Calls for Child Labor Legislation

The American Federation of Labor at their first national convention calls for states to enact
Fri Jul 22 1881

1876: Working Men’s Party Proposes Ending Child Labor

The Working Men’s Party proposes to forbid the employment of children younger than
Sat Jul 22 1876

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