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Interview Questions:

1 What first sparked your interest in child labor


issues?
As a child growing up in a developing country, I witnessed
firsthand the harsh realities that many children faced,
being forced to work in dangerous conditions instead of
attending school. That experience instilled in me a deep
passion to fight for the rights and wellbeing of these
vulnerable young people.

2 Can you share some of the most impactful stories or


experiences that have motivated your work?
One story that has stuck with me is of a young girl named
Amina who was trafficked from her village and forced to
work 14-hour days in a textile factory. When we were able
to rescue her and reunite her with her family, the joy and
relief on her face was incredibly moving. Moments like that
remind me why this work is so critical.

3 What are some of the biggest challenges you face in


trying to end child labor practices?
The entrenched poverty and lack of economic
opportunities in many communities is a major driver of
child labor that is incredibly difficult to overcome. We also
face pushback from some businesses and governments
that are resistant to regulations and accountability
measures. Changing deep-rooted cultural norms can be an
uphill battle as well.

4 What are the most effective strategies you've found


for raising awareness and driving change?
Building strong partnerships with local organizations, faith
leaders, and influential community members has been key
to raising awareness and catalyzing grassroots action.
We've also found that mobilizing consumers to pressure
corporations can be a powerful lever for change. And of
course, rigorous data collection and storytelling are
essential to shifting mindsets.

5 How can everyday people get involved in supporting


the fight against child labor?
There are so many ways people can make a difference!
Spreading awareness on social media, writing to elected
officials, boycotting products made with child labor, and
volunteering or donating to anti-trafficking organizations
are all impactful actions. Even simple things like being an
informed consumer can go a long way.
Current State of Child Labor Around the World

1 What are the latest statistics and trends 2 Which industries or regions are you most
when it comes to child labor globally? concerned about in terms of widespread
According to the latest ILO data, there are still
child labor practices?
over 150 million children engaged in child labor The agriculture sector accounts for the largest
worldwide, with the majority in sub-Saharan share of child labor globally, with many children
Africa and Asia. While the overall numbers have working on family farms or in commercial
declined in recent decades, progress has stalled in plantations. We're also deeply concerned about
recent years and the COVID-19 pandemic has the exploitation of children in mining,
reversed much of that hard-won progress. manufacturing, domestic work, and the
commercial sex trade, particularly in parts of
Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

3 How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted 4 What are some of the root causes driving
the situation for working children around the persistence of child labor in many parts
the world? of the world?
The economic fallout of the pandemic has pushed Poverty, lack of access to quality education, weak
millions more families into poverty, forcing many social protections, cultural norms, and the high
children to drop out of school and take on demand for cheap labor all contribute to the
hazardous jobs to help support their households. ongoing child labor crisis. Conflict, displacement,
We've seen a significant uptick in child trafficking and environmental shocks also exacerbate the
and forced labor as desperate families become problem in many regions.
more vulnerable to exploitation.

Challenges and Obstacles


1 What are the biggest legal, political, and 2 How do you navigate working with
cultural barriers to ending child labor? governments and corporations that may be
Despite international laws and treaties,
complicit in or benefit from child labor?
enforcement remains a major challenge, It's a complex balancing act. We try to engage
especially in the informal sector. Many these stakeholders constructively, using a carrot-
governments lack the political will or resources to and-stick approach of both incentives and
properly implement and monitor child labor pressure. We'll work collaboratively on developing
policies. Deeply entrenched cultural attitudes that better policies and traceability measures, while
view child work as normal also make changing also publicly calling out and boycotting the worst
social norms incredibly difficult. offenders. Building broad-based coalitions is key
to wielding more leverage.

3 What types of pushback or threats have you 4 How do you maintain hope and momentum
or your organization faced for your in the face of such daunting challenges?
activism? It's not easy, but the small victories we achieve -
We've faced all kinds of intimidation tactics, from like freeing a child from forced labor or seeing a
smear campaigns and legal threats to physical community rally to keep kids in school - are what
attacks on our staff and partners in the field. keeps us going. Connecting with other activists
Powerful business interests and corrupt officials around the world and sharing strategies also
have a lot to lose if we're successful, so they'll go helps us stay motivated and focused on the long-
to great lengths to undermine our work. But we term goal of eradicating child labor for good.
remain undeterred and continue to put the safety
and wellbeing of children first.
Current State of Child Labor
Around the World
1 Prevalence
Millions of children are exploited through child labor. These
children are often deprived of an education and basic
rights.

2 Industries
Child labor exists in various industries like agriculture,
manufacturing, and domestic work. These children work in
unsafe and exploitative conditions.

3 Impact
Child labor can have devastating effects on children's
physical, mental, and social well-being. They often face
risks of injury, illness, and exploitation.

4 Causes
Poverty, lack of access to education, and social norms
contribute to the prevalence of child labor. Many children
work to support their families.
Stakeholder Engagement

1 How do you work with businesses, 2 What strategies have you found most
governments, and other key stakeholders to effective in building coalitions and
drive change? partnerships?

3 How do you navigate the complexities of 4 What role can consumers and the general
engaging with entities that may be public play in supporting the anti-child
complicit in child labor practices? labor movement?

Intersectionality and Holistic Approaches


1 How do issues of gender, race, and 2 What kinds of wraparound services and
socioeconomic status intersect with the support are needed to truly protect and
problem of child labor? empower working children?

3 How do you ensure your organization's 4 Can you share an example of a successful
efforts are inclusive and responsive to the holistic program or intervention that had a
diverse needs of affected communities? meaningful impact?
Measuring Progress and
Successes
1 What are some of the key victories or milestones
your organization has achieved in the fight against
child labor?

2 How do you measure the impact and effectiveness of


your programs and advocacy efforts?

3 What gives you the greatest sense of hope or


optimism about the future in this struggle?

4 Where do you see the child labor movement heading


in the next 5-10 years?

Advice for Other Activists


1 What are the most important lessons you've learned
that you would share with other human rights
activists?

2 How can people avoid burnout and stay motivated


in the face of such difficult and entrenched
problems?

3 What advice would you give to young people who


want to get involved in the anti-child labor
movement?

4 How can activists effectively partner with local


communities and empower them to drive change?

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