More than 300 officials and union members participated in the Forum 'Preventing and reducing child labor and protecting and improving skills for young workers'

Attending the event were representatives of the Women's Union, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, leaders of the Provincial Labor Federation and more than 300 union officials, union members and workers at factories and enterprises in Nghe An province.

The program aims to improve knowledge and skills to help prevent and reducelaborchildren, at the same time, promote training and vocational development policies for young workers, contributing to building a sustainable working environment, creating conditions for the development of young human resources.

According to a 2018 survey, it is estimated that there are currently 152 million child laborers globally, of whom 73 million are engaged in heavy, hazardous work. In Vietnam, there are more than 1 million child laborers, of whom 519,805 children are engaged in heavy, hazardous work.

Foryoung workersAlthough there are labor law regulations on working time and conditions for this group, most of them need guidance and support from employers and trade unions.

Since 2018, with the help of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Vietnam has integrated transferable skills into vocational training for children aged 15-18 in some localities. The results: It has been highly appreciated by vocational training institutions and learners and recommended for widespread application.

At the forum, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong - lecturer at the Vietnam Youth Academy provided knowledge about child labor, prevention and reduction of young labor; vocational training and skills needed for young workers... through the form of asking questions.

Although the time was not long, the forum was very exciting and effective, providing the most basic knowledge about the current situation and harmful effects of child labor, the current situation of young labor and vocational training for young laborers. At the same time, it pointed out the responsibility of society andunion organization, of employers in preventing and reducing child labor.

Ending hazardous child labour and improving health and safety for young workers will help ensure social justice, economic growth, and better lives for individuals and families.

The forum “Preventing, reducing child labor and protecting and improving skills for young workers” is part of a series of programs to protect, care for and educate children, creating the best development environment for them, thereby helping them to maximize their qualities, abilities and strengths, contributing to an increasingly civilized and better family and society.

Nghe An is one of four provinces nationwide where the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) organized the Forum "Preventing and reducing child labor and protecting and improving skills for young workers"./.