Today, millions of children around the world remain trapped in the worst forms of child labor, carrying out virtually every type of work under a wide range of conditions. On September 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will publish
the 18th edition of its annual Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor (TDA Report), in accordance with the U.S. Trade and Development Act of 2000. The TDA Report includes an assessment of government action to advance efforts in eliminating the worst forms
of child labor. Georgia is among the 131 countries, non-independent countries, and territories profiled in this Report.
The U.S. Trade and Development Act set forth the requirement that a country implement its commitment to eliminate the worst forms of child labor in order to be eligible to be designated a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized
System of Preferences.
The U.S. Trade and Development Act also mandated the President to submit to Congress the Secretary of Labor’s findings with respect to each beneficiary country’s implementation of its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms
of child labor.
The report serves as a useful tool to raise awareness and promote efforts to address child labor, including its worst forms.
Please note that the mention of a particular sector, product, or gap in the report does not automatically lead to trade sanctions.
The TDA Report analyzes governments’ efforts to eliminate child labor through their legislation, enforcement, coordination, policies, and social programs. It identifies both efforts in several areas and where gaps exist. It also makes country-specific
suggestions regarding actions governments can take to address areas of concern.
The TDA Report also presents findings on the prevalence and sectoral distribution of child labor, including its worst forms, in each country.
Each country in the TDA Report receives an assessment to indicate clearly the Secretary of Labor’s findings on each country’s level of advancement in efforts to eliminate child labor during the reporting period. Each country receives one
of five possible assessments: Significant Advancement, Moderate Advancement, Minimal Advancement, No Advancement, or No Assessment.
Each TDA country profile contains suggested actions for the government to consider implementing over the coming year. We hope this TDA Report, including the suggested actions, can be a point of dialogue and collaboration between our two
governments on the issue of child labor. We are also interested in receiving updates, corrections, or comments on your country’s profile at any point over the course of the next year.
We are providing you an advance copy of your country’s profile. We suggest reviewing, in particular, the narrative assessment and suggested actions for your government.
Please keep this information embargoed until 2:00 pm EDT on September 27, 2019.
At that time, the TDA Report will be released on DOL’s website (see
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/resources/reports/child-labor/findings).
You can also download the Sweat and Toil app on your iPhone or Android device to access the TDA Report, as well as the latest List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor and List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child
Labor.
You can also download the Comply Chain app, also available in Spanish and French, on your iPhone or Android device to learn about best practices guidance for companies on developing strong social compliance systems to reduce child labor
and forced labor in their supply chains.
Each person must do his or her part to end exploitation and expose those who engage in abusive labor practices. The challenge is immense, but so are the opportunities for action. We hope you will use the information in these reports to
take concrete steps to make these injustices a relic of the past.