Child labour violates National Laws, which give effect to international labour conventions
already ratified by Uganda. It contributes to Employers’ poor corporate image and lowers
productivity. Indeed, it deprives the nation of skilled future labour as children become
engaged in Child Labour activities instead of going to school.
Employers are therefore urged to initiate and have policies at their workplaces that
discourage Child Labour, promote awareness about the dangers of Child Labour, support
schools, children’s education, communities, and workers in the effort to contribute
towards the elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour and all other forms of child
labour.
This booklet highlights the importance of the promotion of children’s education as
fundamental strategy towards elimination of child labour and the risks of child labour.
The booklet also highlights the importance of social dialogue as one of the major tools
that contributes towards elimination of child labour. While the big employers rarely use
children, there are many reports that out-growers linked to larger agribusinesses do.
The booklet further, provides the existing national legal framework on child labour and
education, it highlights best practices which are necessary for the elimination of Child
Labour and some essential actions that the employer’s fraternity is required to take
towards the elimination of Child Labour. Statistics, key points and information on Child
Labour are outlined, which need to be observed by all progressive Employers.
We thank the ILO-Geneva and its staff, the Government of Netherlands for the support
they have extended to FUE which has enabled the production of copies of this Booklet. All
Employers are therefore encouraged to make the best use of this document in their day
to day of their Human Resources and other policies within their respective enterprises.
Appreciation is further extended to FUE’s consultants most especially Mr. Otucu Bonny
and Mr. Gizamba Julius who have been responsible for compiling the information in the
booklet.
