More than 18,000 cases of child labor have been reported in Angola, according to the director of the National Institute of Childhood, Paulo Kalesi. These cases involve children between the ages of 10 and 17 and are spread across different regions of the country.
Kalesi expressed concern about child labor in the informal sector, where the law is not enforced. He highlighted that the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Huíla, Benguela, Huambo, Cabinda, Lundas Sul, and Norte have the highest number of reported cases of child exploitation.
To address this issue, the Angolan government has approved the Child Labor Eradication Plan. This plan is coordinated by the Ministries of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, and Social Action, Family, and Advancement of Women. Its aim is to combat child labor and protect the rights of children.
Kalesi also emphasized the risks faced by working children, including the potential for sexual abuse, health problems, and involvement in criminal activities with severe psychological consequences. He lamented that some parents force their children to work without considering the dangers they may encounter.
The World Day Against Child Labor, celebrated on June 20th, was established by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2002. Its purpose is to promote children’s rights and mobilize efforts to combat violations of their fundamental rights.
This commemoration serves as a reminder that many children are forced to work instead of attending school and building a better future for themselves, their families, and society as a whole. It highlights the importance of addressing child labor and ensuring that children are given the opportunity to learn and thrive.
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More than 18,000 cases of child labor have been reported in Angola, according to the director of the National Institute of Childhood, Paulo Kalesi [source]. These cases involve children between the ages of 10 and 17 and are spread across different regions of the country.
Kalesi expressed concern about child labor in the informal sector, where the law is not enforced. He highlighted that the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Huíla, Benguela, Huambo, Cabinda, Lundas Sul, and Norte have the highest number of reported cases of child exploitation [source].
To address this issue, the Angolan government has approved the Child Labor Eradication Plan. This plan is coordinated by the Ministries of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, and Social Action, Family, and Advancement of Women. Its aim is to combat child labor and protect the rights of children.
Kalesi also emphasized the risks faced by working children, including the potential for sexual abuse, health problems, and involvement in criminal activities with severe psychological consequences. He lamented that some parents force their children to work without considering the dangers they may encounter.
The World Day Against Child Labor, celebrated on June 20th, was established by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2002. Its purpose is to promote children’s rights and mobilize efforts to combat violations of their fundamental rights.
This commemoration serves as a reminder that many children are forced to work instead of attending school and building a better future for themselves, their families, and society as a whole. It highlights the importance of addressing child labor and ensuring that children are given the opportunity to learn and thrive.
This is a distressing reality that demands immediate attention and action from both national and international bodies. Protecting children from exploitation should be a priority, and Angola must take swift and effective measures to eradicate child labor once and for all. Every child’s right to a safe and fulfilling childhood should never be compromised.