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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to second the Policy Paper on the National Policy on Elimination of Child Labour. It is almost the same thing we have just concluded under Motion No.10 on the Sessional Paper on the National Children Policy. Nevertheless, let me just highlight some of the key issues on this Policy Paper. First of all, I like the vision. It is very clear. It says; “to have a child labour free society”. The policy objectives are four. They are:- (i) to eliminate all forms of child labour; (ii) to establish and maintain an up-to-date and reliable database on child labour; (iii)to mainstream elimination of child labour in national, county and sectoral policy programme; and, (iv) to harness stakeholders’ support towards elimination of all forms of child labour. If you look at the principles on which the Policy is anchored, you will find that they are very clear and straightforward. They are all in the best interest of a child. A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning him or her. The other one is for a child to have equal opportunity, partnership and participation. That is children have a right to participate in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies, interventions and policies that seek to eliminate child labour. On sustainability and decent work, children above the legally set minimum age of employment must work, and the employment must be available in condition of freedom, equity, human security and dignity. If you look at the situational analysis according to the Policy Paper on the Global Trends on Child Labour, you will find it very shocking. It is said that child labour is a global challenge. For example, in 2008, it was reported that there were 215 million children in child labour globally. This is very shocking. The Policy also says more boys than girls are exposed to child labour. About 51.9 million girls compared to 64.4 million boys were involved in or exposed to child labour. In our continent, Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidences of child labour and hazardous work. The global estimate is 13.6 per cent and 7.3 per cent child labour and hazardous The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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