The convention was set to end forced labour, trafficking, debt bondage, serfdom, prostitution, pornography and various forms of hazardous and exploitative work.
The convention, too, urged/aims to effect action not only in terms of writing new laws, but it must include effective enforcement, providing and applying penal or other sanctions, establishing monitoring mechanisms and engaging in international cooperation.
The paper poses to put special attention to work which exposes children to physical, psychological or sexual abuse.
1. work underground, underwater, at dangerous heights or in confined spaces;
2. work with dangerous machinery, equipment and tools, or which involves the manual handling or transport of heavy loads;
3. work in unhealthy environment which may, expose children to hazardous substances, agents or processes, or to temperatures, noise levels, or vibrations damaging to their health.
4. work under particularly difficult conditions such as work for long hours or during the night or work where the child is unreasonably confined to the premises of the employer.
The convention stresses the urgency of achieving the prohibition and eliminating of the worst form of child labour, but allows that some of the result will be achieved over time.
Special attention must also be given to girls who are more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, particularly because they are likely to start working at a younger age and to work in hidden and unregulated situations. Special attention must be given to them to ensure their effective protection.
Monitoring should take place at community level and with local actors.
