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U.S. Department of Labor awards nearly $59 million to eliminate exploitive child labor in 19 countries
September 28, 2009Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $59 million in grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor in fiscal year 2009 to combat exploitive child labor in 19 countries. The grants will help rescue more than 85,000 children from exploitive labor, and offer them hope for the future through education and training. The grants will also help improve collection and analysis of child labor data and support for the development and implementation of national action plans to address the problem. "Protecting children from exploitation and ensuring that their education and healthy development is not compromised is our moral duty," said Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis. "With these new funds, we are furthering our commitment to working with the international community to find effective and lasting solutions to this global challenge." Full release.