Workshop discusses ways to reduce child labour

AMMAN — Child labour is one of the main issues the Labour Ministry is addressing, especially in light of the repercussions from the Syrian refugee crisis, Labour Ministry Secretary General Hamadah Abu Nijmeh said on Sunday.

Speaking at a workshop, organised by the ministry and the International Labour Organisation, on best practices to reduce child labour, Abu Nijmeh said the efforts must be intensified through amending plans and building new strategies based on cooperation between concerned authorities.

The workshop was also attended by officials from the ministries of education and social development, according to a Labour Ministry statement.