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handle is hein.crs/crsahhd0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Order Code RS20445 January 24, 2000 Child Labor and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Lois McHugh Foreign Affairs Analyst Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary With the adoption of a new child labor convention in Geneva on June 17, 1999, ILO member states began to take a more aggressive stand against the exploitation of children in the labor market. This convention joins the seven core labor conventions that the ILO members have determined identify fundamental human rights. Meanwhile, a small but rapidly growing ILO technical program that is geared toward reducing child labor around the world has become an increasingly important part of the international effort against child labor. This short report discusses these two aspects of ILO activity in the area of child labor. It will be updated when the current situation changes significantly. Background The International Labor Organization (ILO)' has been interested in child labor since its founding in 1919. Several child labor/ minimum age conventions were among the first adopted by the ILO. Despite the efforts of many through the years, child labor continues to be a problem in countries around the world. While much of it can be considered apprenticeship, or family related work, there is growing concern that enslavement, abduction, and other forced child labor is increasing. There is growing public awareness that children are laboring in dangerous occupations, from underground mining to smuggling and prostitution. Information that products purchased by Americans are being made by children in such conditions has also led to increased concern in Congress. 1 The ILO is a U.N. specialized agency that focuses on labor standards and the rights of workers. It is unique among U.N. agencies because the members include representatives of the major labor and business organizations in each country as well as government representatives. The ILO adopts labor standards as treaties that it encourages member countries to adopt and implement into their laws and practice. It provides technical assistance to help governments implement the conventions. While contributions to the ILO are assessed, or required of each member country, the technical assistance programs are funded with voluntary contributions. Congressional Research Service + The Library of Congress CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web

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