The report Child Domestic Work: Summary Framing Paper provides a comprehensive overview of child domestic work worldwide, highlighting its prevalence and the various contexts in which it occurs. The report, commissioned to Dr Jonathan Blagbrough, emphasises that child domestic work is often a response to economic necessity, yet it exposes children, particularly girls, to significant risks, including exploitation and discrimination. The paper discusses how societal norms around gender and class contribute to the perpetuation of child domestic work, framing it as both a survival strategy and a violation of children’s rights.
The report highlights the need for targeted interventions that address the unique challenges faced by child domestic workers: a more robust evaluation of existing programs to assess their long-term impacts on children’s well-being is needed. The paper advocates for the meaningful participation of children in the development of these interventions, ensuring that their voices are heard. Additionally, it stresses the importance of a holistic approach that considers the broader socio-economic factors driving child domestic work, aiming to create sustainable solutions that protect and empower vulnerable children.
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