In the bustling heart of Egypt, where industry and modernity intertwine, a concerning reality persists – the exploitation of young, vulnerable hands. For decades, Egypt has worked to address the complex challenge of child labor, and its resolve to combat this issue has only grown stronger over the years. Since the early 2000s, the country has made steady progress in reducing child labor through a range of legislative, enforcement, and social initiatives aimed at protecting its children, its most precious demographic. The ratification of pivotal international conventions, such as the ILO Minimum Age Convention in 1999 and the Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention in 2002, laid the groundwork for Egypt’s comprehensive approach. The government has since enacted the Child Law (2008) and the National Strategy for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor (2018-2025), demonstrating the urgency to eradicate this pressing issue. Enforcement and monitoring have been key pillars of Egypt’s strategy. The Ministry of Manpower and the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood have assumed the critical task of enforcing child labor laws, though challenges in consistent implementation persist. Nonetheless, the country has bolstered its ranks…
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