Identifier
Created
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05ALMATY3112
2005-08-25 12:39:00
UNCLASSIFIED
US Office Almaty
Cable title:  

KAZAKHSTAN: UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION

Tags:  EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KZ POLITICAL 
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UNCLAS ALMATY 003112 

SIPDIS


DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/CACEN JMUDGE, DRL/IL MHARPOLE
LABOR FOR ILAB/TFAULKNER
GENEVA PLEASE PASS TO USMISSION ILO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KZ POLITICAL
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION

REF: (A) STATE 143552 (B) 04 ALMATY 3206

UNCLAS ALMATY 003112

SIPDIS


DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/CACEN JMUDGE, DRL/IL MHARPOLE
LABOR FOR ILAB/TFAULKNER
GENEVA PLEASE PASS TO USMISSION ILO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KZ POLITICAL
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION

REF: (A) STATE 143552 (B) 04 ALMATY 3206


1. Summary: In accordance with Ref A, this telegram
provides updated data on Kazakhstan's compliance with
international norms on the prevention of the worst forms of
child labor. This cable updates Ref B. This information is
provided to assist in the determination of Kazakhstan's
continued eligibility for benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences (GSP). Post concludes that the GOK is
meeting its obligations under the relevant ILO Conventions
to prevent and punish illegal child labor practices. There
is currently no justification for altering Kazakhstan's
eligibility for GSP on the basis of child labor issues. End
Summary.


2. In addition to the information provided in Ref B, Post
wishes to convey this update:

-- In accordance with ILO Convention 182 and national law,
the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has promulgated
a list of specific industries which, by their character, are
unsafe for children and in which the employment of anyone
under the age of 18 is prohibited under all circumstances.
The list includes 33 separate industries and 78 specific
jobs.


3. Comment: Post is satisfied that the Government of
Kazakhstan takes the issue of child labor seriously. Where
the problem remains, it is usually present in communities of
migrant laborers who travel to the south of Kazakhstan to
work on cotton and tobacco farms. Certainly in comparison
with its neighbors and GSP recipients generally, Kazakhstan
is doing a credible job in addressing this issue. Post
recommends very strongly against any change in Kazakhstan's
GSP eligibility on the basis of child labor issues.

ASQUINO


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