Reports on conditions of Labour, particularly Child Labour, in the brick production industries of South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan...
What is a 'Child Labour Free Brick'?
A group of NGOs met in January 2018 at the office of DRCSC (Development Research Communication and Service Centre) to agree a definition of what is a 'CHILD LABOUR FREE BRICK'. This is important if CLFB are to be made available and promoted in the market.
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It was agreed that the following conditions must be met for a brick to qualify as CLFB and be marketed as such :
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No child below 14 years of age works at the Brick Kiln. (This condition includes so called ‘light work’ helping family members.)
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Where there is a school or child education/activity centre at or near the brick kiln all children must be in attendance during its working hours.
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A brick kiln owner must see documentary proof of a child’s age before allowing children of 14-18 years to work.
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Non-informed monitoring visits to the brick kiln must be made by a person / NGO responsible to this group (CLFB) or other independent body to ensure that the above conditions are met.
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It is possible that changes will be made to this list in future, and other conditions may be added.
