Responses by individuals, groups and governments
It is important to distinguish between a child being forced into labour and a
child working out of their own interest. In some cases, child labour can be
beneficial as it helps children develop life skills such as maturity and
responsibility. However, we must remember that as the children work long
hours each day, they will not be able to, or have very little time to,
play, go to school or socialise with other children.
The International Labour Association (ILO)
has developed a program which aims to stop all child labour worldwide. It began
in 1992 and through raising awareness, aiming to change social attitudes and
holding conventions they have been able to rescue hundreds of thousands of
children from the work force.
The Fair Trade organisation aims to provide fair working
conditions for farmers and workers in the developing world. They are able
to do this through the:
· Security of long-term contracts
· Investment in local community development
· Improved working conditions
· Environmentally sustainable farming methods
· Support in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in the global
economy
You can support Fair Trade by buying Fair Trade
products which feature the Fair Trade symbol.
child working out of their own interest. In some cases, child labour can be
beneficial as it helps children develop life skills such as maturity and
responsibility. However, we must remember that as the children work long
hours each day, they will not be able to, or have very little time to,
play, go to school or socialise with other children.
The International Labour Association (ILO)
has developed a program which aims to stop all child labour worldwide. It began
in 1992 and through raising awareness, aiming to change social attitudes and
holding conventions they have been able to rescue hundreds of thousands of
children from the work force.
The Fair Trade organisation aims to provide fair working
conditions for farmers and workers in the developing world. They are able
to do this through the:
· Security of long-term contracts
· Investment in local community development
· Improved working conditions
· Environmentally sustainable farming methods
· Support in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in the global
economy
You can support Fair Trade by buying Fair Trade
products which feature the Fair Trade symbol.