Child Labour

Child labour (British English) or child labor (American English; see spelling differences) refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful. Such exploitation is prohibited by legislation worldwide, although these laws do not consider all work by children as child labour; exceptions include work by child artists, family duties, supervised training, and some forms of child work practiced by Amish children, as well as by indigenous children in the Americas.Child labour has existed to varying extents …

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ACAPS · 18 November 2024 English

During this time, the AA and the Tatmadaw, under the authority of the State equipped to navigate the challenges and reach populations in need. [...] In the lead-up to the …

exposing them to exploitation risks, such as child labour and early marriages. The ACLED’s six-month forecast


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

preparedness and response), code of conduct (including sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment), forced labor, child labor, Project workers’ grievance mechanism, and requirements for suppliers and contractors, subcontractors, and the Project


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

........................................................ 306 6.10.3.8 Increased Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Child labor .................................................. 307 6.10.3.9 Increased spread of HIV/AIDS and STDs and other


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

to construction activities (xvi) Trigger child labour It has been evident that most development projects national and international laws which prohibit child labour. To mitigate the potential impact, the contractor


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

diseases propagation within workers and/or accidents induced by small to medium scale civil works or missions; (ii) risk of child labor, particularly among the primary suppliers; (iii) risk of SEAH; (iv) risks associated with working conditions and


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

preparedness and response), code of conduct (including related to SEA and SH), incident and accident reporting, forced labor, child labor, grievance agreements for Project workers, and requirements applicable for contractors, subcontractors, and supervisory



World Bank Group · 12 November 2024 English

e.g. occupational health and safety (OHS), sexual exploitation and abuse/sexual harassment (SEA/SH) of project workers, child labor in conflict affected areas facing serious economic challenges, safety and security of workers; iii. community health There may be a risk of child labor in conflict affected areas which are facing serious economic challenges.


World Bank Group · 12 November 2024 English

“Right to Sustenance” for every worker. 22. Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986 The Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936, • Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986, • Inter-State


World Bank Group · 12 November 2024 French

and HIV/AIDS; - the risks of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse/sexual harassment; - the risks of child labor on construction sites; - the risk of accidents for workers and local populations; - the risks of destruction and


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