Abuse Quote by Carol Bellamy
“We must ensure that while eliminating child labor in the export industry, we are also eliminating their labour from the informal sector, which is more invisible to public scrutiny - and thus leaves the children more open to abuse and exploitation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Child Labor Policy Address, 1995
Eliminating child labor in formal sectors must be paired with removing it from informal work, where it’s hidden and children remain vulnerable.
In simple terms: Address hidden child labor too.
Key Takeaway
Target both formal and informal child labor.
Themes
human rights
exploitation
policy
economics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- NGO programs
- community monitoring
- corporate supply chains
Key Concepts
social justice
informal economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we effectively police informal labor?
- What incentives reduce hidden child work?
A Different Perspective
Informal sector is harder to monitor and enforce.
