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AFOP: Withdrawal of the DOL Rules Endangers Farmworker Children

[Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs Press Release] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Withdrawal of
Tue May 1 2012

Press Release: Saving Lives on America’s Farms–DOL Child Safety Rules Must Be Implemented

Washington, DC—Today, the Child Labor Coalition (CLC) held a press conference to dispel some of
Thu Apr 19 2012

Kenya’s Somali Refugees: Overcoming Cultural Obstacles to Girls’ Education in Dadaab

11 April 2012 [from the AllAfrica Web site] Dadaab — A mix of cultural practices, such as early
Thu Apr 12 2012

Child Labor Coalition: U.S. should implement proposed farm safety rules for children [Press Release]

Legislation by Senators Thune and Moran May Endanger Children Working on Farms Washington,
Thu Mar 29 2012

Common Sense Child Labor Protections Under Attack

Article by Daniel Dahlman, National Consumers League A teenager’s first job is an important
Thu Mar 15 2012

Gold

18 countries produce gold with child labor and many children are exposed to toxic substances like
Mon Feb 13 2012

Child Labor & Brick Making

According to U.S. DOL/ILAB, bricks are produced by child labor in 15 countries: Afghanistan,
Mon Feb 13 2012

Roadblocks to Child Labor Elimination in India

VASUDHA VENUGOPAL [from The Hindu 2.13.2012] The HinduA child at a brick kiln in Tiruvallur. Photo:
Mon Feb 13 2012

CLC/NCL letter to USA Today on Hazardous Occupations Orders for U.S. Agriculture Published

Standards cover hazardous work USA TODAY’s article “Updated federal regulations target
Tue Jan 31 2012

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