Attributes of Article 32

Data is collected and disaggregated by prohibited grounds for discrimination including age, sex, ethnicity, disability, when applicable
 

Protection from economic exploitation and harmful work

 

Regulatory framework to provide protection

 

Penalties and enforcement for effective protection

 

Administrative, social and educational measures for protection

 

Structural Indicators

as an indication of commitment to take action, refers to the existence of institutions and policies and laws aligned with the international child rights laws and for the realisation of children’s rights.

 

 

1. State has ratified:

1.1 Optional Protocol on sale of children, 2000

1.2 Optional Protocol on involvement of children in armed conflict, 2000

1.3 International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions 138 and 182

1.4 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1996

1.5 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966

2. Legislation is in place stipulating the following:

2.1 A minimum age for full time work consistent with ILO 138

2.2 Prescriptions on hours and conditions of work and rest times, including full and part time work

2.3 Consistency between school leaving age and entry into full time employment (Art 28)

2.4 Definition and prohibition of the worst forms of child labour consistent with ILO 182

2.5 Prohibition of hazardous work that jeopardises the physical, mental or moral well-being of a child

2.6 Prohibition of violence, coercion and corporal punishment in the workplace (Art 19)

3. A regulatory framework and labour inspectorate is in place which is guided by the CRC, including the views of the child and the best interests of the child.

4. Appropriate and effective sanctions and methods of enforcement are in place to protect children from child labour.

5. Social and economic measures in place to protect children from child labour:

5.1 Universal access to quality inclusive primary and secondary education (Art 28 & Art 29)

5.2 Family support programmes (Art 18 & Art 27)

5.3 Poverty eradication programmes (Art 26 & Art 27)

5.4 Decent work programmes for children above the minimum age

5.5 Access to disability and gender inclusive vocational and skill training

5.6 Opportunities for play and leisure (Art 31)

Process

Indicators

refers generally to efforts made and actions taken, following on from commitment, and thus to specific activities, resources and/or initiatives in pursuit of rights’ realisation.

6. State co-operates with ILO/International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) to eliminate child labour.

7. State consults with children on regulatory framework governing children and work.

8. Percentage and frequency of enterprises/businesses inspected for compliance with child labour legislation.

 

9. Percentage of inspections resulting in administrative action or prosecution.

10. Percentage of working children who understand their rights to be protected from the worst forms of child labour and their legal position.

11. Percentage of families provided with awareness raising programmes on risks of child labour and economic exploitation.

12. Percentage of families provided with support from the State to prevent child labour.

13. Percentage of working children who are part of working children’s groups or associations to support them in defending their rights. (Art 15-Ind 13)

Outcome

indicators

refers to a measurable resultant change either in the “rights environment” or directly in lives of children.

14. Percentage and number of children in employment by age group

UNICEF break this down as follows:

14.1 Percentage children aged 5 to 11 years engaged in at least 1 hour of economic work or 28 hours of unpaid household services per week

14.2 Percentage children aged 12 to 14 years engaged in at least 14 hours of economic work or 28 hours of unpaid household services per week.

14.3 Percentage children aged 15 to 17 years engaged in at least 43 hours of economic or unpaid household services per week

15. Percentage of children in hazardous or worst forms of child labour.

16. SDG 4.1(Adapted) Percentage of children who master a broad range of foundational skills, including in literacy and mathematics by the end of the primary school cycle (based on credibly established national benchmarks). (Art 28)

17. SDG 4.4 (adapted) Percentage children leaving secondary school with relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship. (Art 28)

18. Percentage working children reporting satisfaction with the hours and nature of employment in which they are engaged.

19. Reported cases of violation of child labour laws.