Child labor as an issue comes of age

President Clinton's recent visit with Bangladeshi villagers was a sign that the campaign to curb the use of some 250 million child laborers worldwide is finally coming of age in domestic and international politics. Other signs include Clinton's mention of the issue in his past three State...

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Published in:National journal (1975) 2000-04, Vol.32 (18), p.1367
Main Author: Ryan, Missy
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Child labor
Clinton, Bill
International law
Social conditions & trends
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Summary:President Clinton's recent visit with Bangladeshi villagers was a sign that the campaign to curb the use of some 250 million child laborers worldwide is finally coming of age in domestic and international politics. Other signs include Clinton's mention of the issue in his past three State of Union addresses and his 1999 executive order banning government procurement of items made by forced child labor.
ISSN:0360-4217
1943-4553