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‘At least 513 children died in occupational homicides in Turkey in 8 years’

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR

‘At least 513 children died in occupational homicides in Turkey in 8 years’

CHP MP Candan Yüceer made a statement on June 12 World Day Against Child Labor: “The occupational homicides of children mostly happen in the field of agriculture, where child labor is frequently encountered and poor conditions are prevalent.”

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

Releasing a joint statement, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF have warned that as poverty rises, schools close and the availability of social services decreases amid pandemic, more children are pushed into the workforce.

‘Legislation Should be Put into Effect, Inspections Should be Effectively Conducted’

STRUGGLE AGAINST CHILD LABOR ON PARLIAMENTARY AGENDA

‘Legislation Should be Put into Effect, Inspections Should be Effectively Conducted’

While HDP MP Günay has requested a parliamentary investigation into child labor, HDP MP Gergerlioğlu has shared statistics on the issue at Parliament. Main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu has also released a statement regarding child labor.

At Least 26 Child Workers Lose Their Lives in the First Five Months of 2019

LABORERS’ HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY (İSİG) ASSEMBLY

At Least 26 Child Workers Lose Their Lives in the First Five Months of 2019

According to a report released by the Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety (İSİG) Assembly on the occasion of June 12 World Day Against Child Labor, at least 26 child workers have lost their lives in the first five months of 2019.