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Child Labour
Child labour refers to work that deprives children of their childhood, education, potential, and dignity, and is harmful to their physical and mental development. This includes work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and interferes with education. High-risk sectors include agriculture, mining, textiles, and manufacturing, where children are often engaged in hazardous conditions. The prevalence of child labour poses significant reputational, legal, and operational risks for companies, influencing investor decisions and corporate engagement strategies.
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Modern slavery reporting - Guide for investors
This report aims to guide reporting entities and investors on the requirements of the Australian Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018. It informs and provides suggestions to companies and investors on how to identify, manage and reduce the risks and impacts of modern slavery.
Global standards miss the nuance in local child labour
Research conducted by Young Lives on improving the current issue of child labour provided from a view that differs from the conventional approach: improving working conditions is more constructive than merely banning child labour altogether, as doing so would miss the social and economic nuances such as relationship ties, supporting families and gaining skills.
Young Lives
Young Lives is an international, not-for-profit organisation that conducts research aiming to shed light on the drivers and impacts of child poverty, and generate evidence to help policymakers make a real difference. Some of its current projects are based on young marriage and parenthood, gender inequality and education.
Business: It's time to act. Decent work, modern slavery and child labour
Decent work cannot exist where modern slavery and child labour persist, yet it is widespread across the globe. Nevertheless, a world with decent jobs can be realised with the help of companies.
