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In Child Labor News, child soldiers Posted February 21, 2012

Somalia: Rights group says children abducted by militias, gov’t, forced to fight in war – Associated Presss

It called on African Union peacekeepers to release any child soldiers. The group says Somalia's weak government has failed to hold anyone accountable. They called on militants to release child [...]

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In Child labor enforcement, Child labor in retail and service industry, Child Labor News, Chilld Labor Restaurants, U.S. News Posted February 16, 2012

Ohio: USDOL Files Lawsuit Against McMenamy’s Restaurant for Child Labor Violations- WYTV

US Department of Labor Files Lawsuit Against McMenamy's WYTV The release states that the department is also seeking civil monetary penalties for the repeated nature of the minimum wage, overtime [...]

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In Child labor in manufacturing, Child Labor News, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Responsibility Posted February 16, 2012

China: Chinese Workers Make $8 Per iPad Compared to Korean Workers’ $34 – Care2.com

Wired News Chinese Workers Make $8 Per iPad Care2.com He also spoke of child labor as “abhorrent” and said that such is “extremely rare” in the company's supply chain. Apple does seem to be [...]

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In Activities and Programs, Child labor awareness raising, Child Labor News Posted February 16, 2012

Philippines: Run to End Child Labor Held – Manila Bulletin

Run to End Child Labor Held Manila Bulletin By EDITH B. COLMO BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occ., Philippines — Local government units (LGU), non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government [...]