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"Mr President, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child makes clear the importance of education; in particular, it states that parties shall make primary education compulsory and freely available to all. I do not need to spell out the importance of this in the development of young children into responsible literate adults who can play active roles in society. So it is with the utmost urgency that we must assist in tackling the problem that is the 215 million children across the world who continue to engage in labour activities which should be abolished.
By its very nature – a labour intensive, often family-run enterprise – cocoa farming can, in some instances, pose a major problem. West Africa, where 70% of the world’s cocoa is cultivated, is the obvious example. Progress in abolishing the use of child labour is hampered by ongoing conflict in the region and it is also difficult to change attitudes amongst families and communities.
I recognise that there are work activities which are acceptable for children to participate in, as long as the opportunity remains for educational activity. However, cocoa farming has been shown to pose major risks for child labourers often without the opportunity for education. I therefore support the resolution voted on today opposing the use of forced child labour in the cocoa industry."@en1
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