Child labor

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39 Child Workers Killed on the Job in 2014

39 Child Workers Killed on the Job in 2014

According to Worker Health and Occupational Safety Assembly, at least 39 child workers lost their lives on the job in 2014. While the youngest worker was aged 6, most cases were reported in the agriculture sector.

19 September 2014

Most Child Workers Killed on the Job in Agriculture

Most Child Workers Killed on the Job in Agriculture

According to a report released by Worker Health and Work Security Assembly, at least 59 child workers were killed from work-related injuries in 2013. Out of 59, 23 worked in agriculture-related jobs.

13 January 2014

55 Child Workers Killed on the Job in 2013

55 Child Workers Killed on the Job in 2013

Istanbul Worker Health and Work Security Assembly released a statement dedicated to Universal Children’s Day (November 20), revealing latest facts about child labor in Turkey.

20 November 2013

“Impunity” in Child Worker Death Case

“Impunity” in Child Worker Death Case

An Adana province court issued a verdict in the case of Ahmet Yıldız (13), an undocumented child worker, died on the job due to a press machine. The defendant employer was ordered to pay 30,040 lira with 24 monthly installments.

9 October 2013 Yüce Yöney

Child Worker Death Case Defendant Released Pending Trial

Child Worker Death Case Defendant Released Pending Trial

An Adana court released the defendant in the case of Ahmet Yıldız, a child worker who died on the job by a press machine.

21 June 2013 Yüce Yöney

Bill Aims to Ban Child Labor in Turkey

Bill Aims to Ban Child Labor in Turkey

CHP deputy Süleyman Çelebi submitted a bill proposal today, regarding the ban of child and adolescent workers who are under 18 years old in Turkey's labor force.

Child Workers Near 900,000 in Turkey

Child Workers Near 900,000 in Turkey

According to a recent report released by Turkey's main statistics institute, there are currently 893,000 child workers with half of them not going to any school in Turkey.

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