Taking Steps Towards Ending Child Labor in Belize

Belize is Taking steps towards eradicating child labor in the country. This week, the Ministry of Labor and Local Government welcomed representatives from the Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment, Ministry of Social Development, and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency to participate in a knowledge-exchange mission. During this collaboration, key stakeholders will partake in technical workshops and advocacy meetings that target the issue of child labor within Belize. Topics such as how to refine strategic planning to bolster the effectiveness of labor inspections and incorporate advanced digital solutions for them will be discussed during the event which commenced on Monday and will end on Friday. The mission was facilitated by the International Labor Organization, I.L.O., Brazil, and the Regional Initiative Technical Secretariat. This will support Belize in developing robust, evidence-based programs and improving the enforcement of child labor laws.