Number: RL31767 Title: Eliminating International Child Labor: U.S. and International Initiatives Authors: Tiaji Salaam, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report discusses the International Labor Organization definition of child labor, outlines the scope of the problem, explains the difficulties in eliminating it, describes U.S. and international efforts to counter exploitative child labor, and presents some issues Congress may consider. Pages: 29 Date: Updated February 28, 2003