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Child slavery in Haiti

Summary

A resolution addressing the systematic exploitation of children in Haiti through the 'Restavek' system of domestic servitude. It calls for urgent legislative reforms and increased international support to protect vulnerable children.
10 08.02.2018
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human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The resolution highlights the widespread use of children as domestic workers in Haiti, a practice known as Restavek.
  • Approximately 400,000 children are affected by this form of modern-day slavery, with girls being disproportionately impacted.
  • A lack of birth certificates puts many children at a high risk of human trafficking and abuse.
  • The Haitian government is urged to prioritize legislative reforms, specifically reforming the Criminal Code to combat human rights violations.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child slavery in Haiti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child slavery in Haiti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child slavery in Haiti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child slavery in Haiti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child slavery in Haiti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child slavery in Haiti Child slavery in Haiti
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