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US Should Protect Young Farmworkers–Lawmakers, Labor Department Need to Act

June 30th, 2022: As the world marks another World Day Against Child Labor, US leaders should

Thu Jun 30 2022

Reflections on the “5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour” in Durban, South Africa, May 15-20, 2022

May 27th, 2022: The recently-concluded, week-long “5th Global Conference on the Elimination of

Fri May 27 2022

201 Organizations Endorse Legislation (CARE Act) to Close Child Labor Loopholes that Endanger the Health, Safety and Educational Development of Farmworker Children

April 1st, 2022: 201 great national, regional, and state-based groups have endorsed this

Fri Apr 1 2022

Experts: US High-Level Office for Children is Critical for Children’s Rights

March 17th, 2022: In a recent series of workshops to address the lack of leadership for child

Thu Mar 17 2022

Opinion: Child labor is on the rise; here’s how to prevent it

February 15th, 2022: Did you know that some of your favorite foods may be produced with child

Tue Feb 15 2022

The Child Labor Coalition’s letter to Wisconsin Gov. Evers, Urging Him to Veto Legislation that Would Weaken Existing Child Labor Laws

January 21st, 2022: The Child Labor Coalition (CLC) based in Washington, D.C., represents 38 groups

Fri Jan 21 2022

Child Labor is Growing: Which Side are the Democracies On?

October 18th, 2021: This is the Year for the Elimination of Child Labor. What can democracies do to

Mon Oct 18 2021

Ending Child Labor in Mica Mines in India and Madagascar

July 12th, 2021: Most people use products containing mica daily, without realizing what the story

Mon Jul 12 2021

Surging Child Labor Demands Government Action New Global Numbers Show Backsliding Even Before Covid-19 Pandemic

July 7th, 2021: Ahead of the World Day Against Child Labor this weekend, the International Labour

Wed Jul 7 2021

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