Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour
Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour ILO
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Guyana Ministry of Labour Leads Efforts to Eliminate Child Labour
The Ministry of Labour in Guyana is taking the lead in eliminating child labour in all its forms throughout the country. Through various awareness-building activities, including a recent sensitization session in Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam) with indigenous leaders, also known as Toshaos, the ministry aims to address this issue.
Interactive Event on Child Labour
Held on February 27, 2024, at the Anna Regina State House, the interactive event focused on the problem of child labour and highlighted the harmful emotional and physical effects experienced by children forced into child labour. The session emphasized the importance of building partnerships with communities to promote prevention and elimination actions. It also highlighted the roles that community leaders, members, and stakeholders can play in assisting the authorities in tackling this issue.
Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
This session aligns with Guyana’s commitment to accelerate the end of child labour by 2025 as a member of the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour. This initiative is an intergovernmental and tripartite cooperation platform consisting of 31 countries, with the International Labour Organization (ILO) serving as the Technical Secretariat.
Key Speakers and Discussions
The event featured Mrs. Gillian Burton-Persaud, Ministerial Advisor and Chairperson of the Steering Committee for the Implementation of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of Child Labour, as well as Mr. Dhaneshwar Deonarine, Chief Labour Officer. They provided detailed explanations of the definition, causes, and consequences of child labour. The discussions also covered the legislative framework and activities undertaken by the Ministry of Labour to prevent child labour.
Active Participation of Toshaos
Nine Toshaos representing community populations totaling over 4,000 persons participated in the session. Yvonne Fredericks-Pearson, Toshao of Mainstay/Whyaka, who is also a Member of Parliament and National Focal Point for the Elimination of Child Labour, was among the attendees. Other Toshaos present were Sonia Latchman – Bethany; Aarefa Shabber – Mashabo; Ralph Hendricks – Capoey; Aubry Fredericks – St. Denys; Monty Simon – Kabakaburi; Nicholas Braithwaite – St. Monica/Karawab; Rudolph Wilson – Akawini; and Lloyd Pereria – Wakapoa.
ILO Commends Guyana’s Efforts
“The ILO, through the Regional Initiative, commends Guyana for addressing child labour as a cross-cutting challenge that affects all communities, whether in industrialized or rural areas. This event to engage Toshaos is a testament to the country’s commitment to partnerships and dynamic sensitization on the issue. The Ministry of Labour is delivering a strong advocacy campaign that seeks to empower communities in their role to achieve zero child labour,” explained Resel Melville, ILO Caribbean National Project Coordinator and Child Labour Focal Point.
For more information on how Caribbean countries are working with the ILO to eliminate child labour, please visit the Regional Initiative website.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms.
- Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
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