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Clarifications by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan with regard to allegations on “forced child labour in Uzbekistan”
Clarifications by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
of Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan with regard to
allegations on “forced child labour in Uzbekistan”
Recently some biased non-governmental organizations such as Environmental Justice Foundation (United Kingdom), Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (France), International Working Group on Peace Protection (Germany) as well as…
Comments from the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
Comments on allegations of «forced child labour» in the agriculture of Uzbekistan
The information campaign against Uzbekistan concerning the issue of so-called «forced child labour in cotton fields of Uzbekistan», which accelerated lately, mismatches with the reality and represents an attempt of unfair competition and political-economic pressure upon the country.
In spite of the fact that the mentioned problem took place more…
Forced Child Labour in Uzbekistan
Published on 20 Dec, 2011 at 19:06 in Background Information | | No Comments
Cotton production in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan continues to be one of the most exploitative enterprises in the world. 90% of the countries cotton is still hand picked, a great portion by forced labourers. The most apparent victims of the industry are children. While schools are closed for 2-3 months a year,…
FORCED CHILD LABOR IN UZBEKISTAN’S 2007 COTTON HARVEST: SURVEY RESULTS
Published on 20 Dec, 2011 at 18:59 in Publications | | No Comments
Media Coverage of the Uzbek Cotton Campaign
Published on 20 Dec, 2011 at 18:40 in Publications | | No Comments
Media Coverage of the Uzbek Cotton Campaign
Last Updated: January 12, 2011
This document is a compilation of key media reports highlighting forced child labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry and the campaign efforts to eliminate these abuses.
Here are some general sources that frequently post relevant articles and media coverage:
ILRF Cotton Press Section: http://laborrights.org/news-archives?term=2035 EurasiaNet Uzbekistan Coverage: http://www.eurasianet.org/taxonomy/term/1723 Uzbek-German Forum for Human Rights News Section: http://www.uzbekgermanforum.org/news/human_rights_in_uzbekistan Ferghana News: http://enews.fergananews.com/ The campaign…Forced Child Labour in Uzbekistan
Published on 20 Dec, 2011 at 18:14 in Publications | | No Comments
