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August 2009

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   International Day of the World’s Indigenous People - 9 August 2009

   Community tourism: respecting nature, local culture and indigenous peoples’ rights while on vacation

   07 August 2009

   Indigenous peoples throughout the world share a common experience of marginalization and discrimination. The non-recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights to their traditional lands, territories and resources has impaired their opportunity to engage in traditional occupations. The lack of access to credit, marketing facilities and other resources, further threatens their livelihoods and way of life. In this context, new forms of community-based activities are crucial as a basis for alternative livelihood strategies. ILO Online reports from Guatemala.

June 2004

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   The real story of Cinderella: Children in domestic labour

   11 June 2004

   All children are encouraged to lend a hand at home. But a new report from the International Labour Organization, or ILO, highlights the plight of the millions of youngsters who are exploited in domestic service. ILO TV tells the real story of Cinderella.

March 2003

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   Danger: Children working – Guatemala fireworks industry

   20 March 2003

   More than 80 million children worldwide are employed in dangerous work, International Labour Organization figures show. In Guatemala, many work in the fireworks industry, but as ILO TV now reports, the challenge is to find poor families alternative sources of income.