CLEAN: Child labourers in Bolivia fight for their rights

In Bolivia, many children work in mines to support their families, earning half the adult wage. The work is dangerous, with risks like falling and exposure to dynamite. A union for child workers, UNATSBO, advocates for better conditions and legal changes. Despite economic necessity, efforts are made to provide education through NGOs. The government promises improved conditions but maintains the legal working age.

What are some of the dangers faced by child workers in Bolivian mines?

• Getting lost in the tunnels

• Attacks by wild animals

• Falling off carts and roof collapses

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

What is the main goal of the union formed by underage workers in Bolivia?

• To increase the legal working age

• To provide free education for all children

• To advocate for equal pay and better working conditions

• To ban child labor completely

What does the union 'you nazboo' stand for?

• Miners' safety group

• Children's rights advocates

• Young workers united

• Working boys and girls

What initiative is being taken by NGOs to help working children in Bolivia?

• Providing free healthcare

• Providing free meals

• Offering evening classes

• Building new schools

What has the government of Eva Morales promised regarding child labor?

• To increase the legal working age

• To provide free education

• To ban child labor

• To improve working conditions