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2001 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor - Niue (self-governing in free association with New Zealand)

There is limited information regarding the extent and nature of child labor and the quality and provision of education in non-independent countries and territories eligible for GSP, AGOA and CBTPA benefits. These areas generally are not eligible to become members of the ILO, and Convention 138 and Convention 182 do not apply to any of them.^[2794]

Statistics on the number of working children under the age of 15 in Niue are unavailable. Information is also unavailable on the incidence and nature of child labor. Education is free and compulsory for 8 years.^[2822] Niue has one primary school, and in 1995, the gross and net primary enrollment rates were both 100 percent.^[2823] The government has collaborated with UNESCO to develop an Education for All plan to improve learning achievements and provide better educational opportunities for children with special needs.^[2824]

[2794] Natan Elkin, ILO, electronic correspondence to USDOL official, January 31, 2002. Most of the areas covered in this summary report are considered by the ILO to be non-metropolitan territories and therefore, are ineligible to become members of the ILO. An ILO member can submit a declaration to the ILO requesting that these conventions apply to their non-metropolitan territories.

[2822] UNESCO statistics.

[2823] UNESCO, The Education for All (EFA) 2000 Assessment: Country Reports – Niue, [hereinafter EFA 2000: Niue], at http://www2.unesco.org/wef/countryreports/niue/rapport_1.html.

[2824] EFA 2000: Niue.

Topics: Childrens rights, Child labour,