UN child rights committee probes China on child labor
The gist
The UN child rights committee asked China how it protects children aged 16 to 18 from hazardous labor.
China must reply in writing by February 15, 2027, before a May 2027 review.
How it unfolded
- May 21, 2026CHRD published a report on child labor and mandatory student internships in China, covering students under 18 and the illegal hiring of children under 16.
- Oct 2, 2026The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted its formal List of Issues, asking China how it protects children aged 16 to 18 from hazardous labor.
- Nov 4, 2026CHRD publicized the Committee's questions on child labor.
Key terms
- UN child rights committee
- A body of independent experts that monitors how countries implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- UN treaty body
- A body of independent experts that monitors how states implement their obligations under a particular international legal instrument.
Source: Wikipedia