Liberia- 1st- Forced labour and modern slavery

CHAPTER TWO: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
2.3.2 Labor Rights

[…] Forced child labor occurs in Liberia. In line with the traditional “ward” system, rural families often entrust their children to live with relatives, acquaintances, or even strangers in the cities, with the understanding that these children would be educated in the process. In some instances, these children are forced to work as street vendors, domestic servants, or beggars; or they (the girls) are exploited in commercial sex. Forced labor also occurs on agricultural plantations and small holder farms.

CHAPTER THREE: POLICY ACTIONS

3.2. Labor Rights

The following policy actions shall be undertaken to address labor-related abuses and violations.

a) State’s Duty to Protect Labor Rights

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ii. Concerning employment, the National Working Group on Business and Human Rights, when established, shall develop Guidance Notes for companies to manage their employment processes in compliance with human rights standards to ensure nondiscrimination and prevent child and forced labor.[…].