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Child Labour in Madagascar's Mines

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action to end child labour in Madagascar's mining sector, especially mica mines. It urges stricter EU supply chain rules and support for Malagasy social development.
9 13.02.2020
Other
economy
labour law
human rights
social policy
public administration

Key points

  • There is a widespread and critical presence of child labour in Madagascar, particularly within the mica mining sector.
  • Children in the mining sector face extremely hazardous conditions, including respiratory issues from dust and physical injuries.
  • Root causes of child labour include deep-seated poverty, lack of access to quality education, and inadequate social protection.
  • The European Parliament calls for binding EU regulations to enhance corporate accountability and supply chain transparency.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Madagascar, notably the situation of the rights of the child, specifically in regards to child mica miners MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation of child labour in mines in Madagascar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation of child labour in mines in Madagascar JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child labour in mines in Madagascar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar Child labour in mines in Madagascar
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