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Know About Child Labour

  • 1.
    Who is a Child?
    According to the Children Act (560), A “child” is a person below the age of eighteen (18) years.
  • 2.
    What is Child Labour?
    According to the ILO, Child Labour refers to work that deprives children (any person under 18) of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to their physical and/or mental development. Child labour is clearly prohibited in Ghanian Constitution and Children’s Act.
  • 3.
    What does the Children's Act in Ghana say about child labor?
    The Children's Act in Ghana prohibits child labor and stipulates that no child shall be engaged in any work that constitutes child labor. The Act defines child labor and sets out penalties for violating the provisions on child labor.
  • 4.
    What can I do if I see a child being exploited for child labor?
    If you see a child being exploited for child labor, you can report it to the Ghana Police Service, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), or the Department of Social Welfare. You can also report the violation to a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works on child rights issues.
  • 5.
    What is the Children's Act in Ghana?
    The Children's Act is a law in Ghana that provides for the protection and promotion of the rights of children. It was enacted in 1998 and has since been amended in 2016.
  • 6.
    What are the objectives of the Children's Act in Ghana?
    The objectives of the Children's Act in Ghana include the protection and promotion of the rights of children, the prevention and response to child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the provision of care and support for vulnerable children, and the promotion of children's participation in decision-making processes.
  • 7.
    What are the key provisions of the Children's Act in Ghana?
    The key provisions of the Children's Act in Ghana include the prohibition of child labor, the criminalization of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the provision of education and healthcare for children, the establishment of a system for the care and protection of children in need of special protection, and the promotion of children's participation in matters that affect them.