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Combating child labor in emergencies in Haiti

12 de June de 2017

In Haiti, many children and adolescents work in conditions which not only endanger their safety but also cause damage to their health and to their physical, mental and other development. The vulnerability of these children is compounded by the damage caused by the frequent passages of natural disasters due to its geographical position. When natural disasters strike fragile states such as Haiti, they exacerbate pre-existing conditions of instability and, consequently, cause negative factors thus affecting the functioning of employment structures.

Strengthening strategies and alliances in the prevention and eradication of child labor: exchange of experiences between Costa Rica, Chile and El Salvador

23 de May de 2017

Systematization of the meeting "Strengthening strategies and alliances in the prevention and eradication of child labor", in which delegates from Costa Rica, Chile and El Salvador participated. This activity aimed to learn about and exchange information on their experiences in monitoring child labor through information systems and inter-institutional coordination and address the challenges from public institutions to support business strategies related to the prevention and eradication of child labor, particularly business networks.

From diagnosis to practice: internship and exchange of experiences on youth and adolescent employment

09 de May de 2017

Systematization of the meeting "From diagnosis to practice: internship and exchange of experiences on youth and adolescent employment", held from December 5 to 8, 2016 in Costa Rica. The participating countries were: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic.

Contributions for reflection in the Americas

05 de May de 2017

Document developed as input for reflection, within the framework of the Preparatory Meeting of the Americas for the IV World Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labor. The main objective of the IV Conference is to contribute to the consolidation of global efforts to accelerate the sustained eradication of child labor in all its forms by 2025 and the eradication of forced labor by 2030. In addition to both topics, this document also includes the analysis and the discussion of active policies for social and economic inclusion, in correspondence with the generation of quality youth employment.

Good public-private practices for the eradication of child labor and protection of working adolescents in rural areas

03 de March de 2017

Proceedings of the International Forum "Good public-private practices for the prevention and eradication of child labor and protection of adolescent workers in rural areas", organized by the Ministry of Labor of Colombia and the International Labor Organization (ILO), together with other allies strategic.

Towards the first generation free of child labor: an integrated and interdependent reading of the 2030 Agenda in light of target 8.7

27 de January de 2017

To achieve the goal of ending child labor in all its forms by 2025, it is necessary to reduce poverty, improve education, promote gender equality, and implement social protection policies, among others. Under this logic, this document analyzes the links that exist between goal 8.7 on the eradication of child labor and the other Sustainable Development Goals with which direct reciprocal incidence channels have been identified, based on a study of thematic correlations based on of empirical evidence in each field.

Memoria - III Reunión Presencial de Puntos Focales de la Iniciativa Regional América Latina y el Caribe libre de trabajo infantil

30 de December de 2016

Realizada del 28 de noviembre al 2 de diciembre de 2016 en Fortaleza, Brasil. Tuvo dos componentes principales: uno de seguimiento y planificación, y otro temático sobre educación, específicamente referido a la educación secundaria y a la transición escuela-trabajo. El objetivo general fue fortalecer la respuesta de los países de América Latina y el Caribe para alcanzar la meta 8.7 de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, en lo referido a poner fin al trabajo infantil en todas sus formas en 2025.

Indigenous Peoples' Perspective on Child Labor in the Migration Context: Recommendations for Action in Guatemala

21 de December de 2016

This study aims to deepen the understanding of child labor in the migratory context in indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples of Guatemala to contribute to the formulation of policy recommendations and, at the same time, include their point of view in the public management of the issue.

Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Peoples' Perspective on Child Labor in the Migration Context: Recommendations for Action in Honduras

21 de December de 2016

This study aims to deepen the understanding of child labor in the migratory context in indigenous and Afro-Honduran peoples to contribute to the formulation of policy recommendations and, at the same time, include their point of view in the public management of the issue.

On the route of illusions: adolescent migrant workers aged 14-17 years in the countries of the Northern Triangle of Central America

21 de December de 2016

The objective of the study "On the path of illusions" is to contribute to closing the information gap, providing first-hand insights into the situation of adolescent migrant workers. This information has been obtained directly from the key actors: policy operators, their users and recipients.