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Government aims to eradicate child labor

August 25, 2019 12:15 pm

Minister for Employment Parveen Kumar has reaffirmed that the government remains committed to lead the region in the eradication of all forms of forced labor, particularly that of children.

Speaking at the Ministry’s strategic planning forum held in Lami, Kumar says specific objectives of the forum is aimed at reviewing Fiji’s progress in this area.

The forum also aims to identify the existing limitations and gaps, roles of national working groups, and integrating organizational and institutional strategies.

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The Minister has also called on all key stakeholders to join hands and move towards a better Fiji by eliminating all forms of child labor, forced labor and human trafficking in our society.