Minister of Labor: We Are Committed to Combating Child Labor—A Child's Place Is in School - Jordan News
Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Al-Bakr affirmed the Ministry's strong commitment to combating child labor and enforcing all related legislation that upholds a child's right to education. He emphasized the importance of removing children from the labor market, rehabilitating them, and returning them to their rightful place—school, not the workplace. اضافة اعلان In a statement issued by the Ministry on Thursday, Al-Bakr noted that Jordan is participating in the global observance of World Day Against Child Labour, which falls on June 12 each year, through the National Task Force for the Elimination of Child Labor, of which the Ministry is a key member. This year's campaign slogan is: 'A Child Learns... Jordan Advances.' He explained that Jordan's Labor Law is aligned with two key International Labour Organization conventions: Convention No. 138 on the Minimum Age for Employment, and Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. The law prohibits the employment of any minor under the age of 16 in any capacity, and bans employment in hazardous, strenuous, or unhealthy jobs for those under 18. Additionally, it limits working hours to no more than 6 hours per day, prohibits night shifts, and forbids work during holidays and weekends. Al-Bakr stressed the Ministry's ongoing cooperation with all three pillars of production—government, employers, and workers—to tackle child labor, highlighting the need for collective efforts involving government institutions, NGOs, civil society, families, and business owners. To mark the occasion, the Ministry launched an inspection campaign on Wednesday targeting all economic sectors to monitor compliance with child labor regulations. It also rolled out an awareness campaign across all governorates, conducting workshops for employers, children, and families to educate them on national legislation and the occupational hazards children may face in the workplace.
The Minister also highlighted that the National Strategy for the Reduction of Child Labor (2022–2030) aims to unify national efforts through joint coordination among relevant governmental and non-governmental entities. This strategy represents a positive step toward institutional commitment and accountability in addressing child labor and achieving tangible progress.
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