To prevent children from having to earn a living.

- In order to prevent and combat child labor, in recent times, all levels and sectors in the province have implemented many comprehensive solutions, from strengthening propaganda work and raising awareness to supporting children in difficult circumstances and building a safe and healthy living environment, creating conditions for them to study, play and develop comprehensively.

Police officers from the provincial police force disseminated legal knowledge and child protection skills to students at Viet Bac High School.

The province currently has over 178,000 children, accounting for approximately 20% of the population. Of these, over 2,000 are in special circumstances such as being orphaned, abandoned, or disabled, and more than 30,000 are at risk of falling into particularly difficult circumstances or becoming vulnerable. This group requires timely attention and support to ensure their right to care, education, and comprehensive development, helping to prevent the risk of dropping out of school, early labor, and other social problems.

According to relevant authorities, in recent years, no cases of child labor in violation of the law have been detected in the province. However, given the reality that many children still belong to poor and near-poor households, are orphans, or have particularly difficult circumstances, the prevention and reduction of child labor is always a priority for all levels and sectors, aiming to ensure that all children can study, play, and develop in a safe and healthy environment.

Mr. Lo Tien Vinh, Head of the Social Affairs Department of the Department of Health, stated: The main reasons leading to child labor are primarily due to difficult family economic circumstances, the risk of dropping out of school, and the limited awareness of some parents regarding children's rights. Therefore, to prevent child labor, a comprehensive approach involving multiple solutions is needed, focusing on supporting disadvantaged children to continue their education, raising awareness among families and the community, and strengthening efforts to identify, support, and intervene in cases of children at risk of becoming child laborers.

Over the past period, various levels and sectors in the province have implemented many comprehensive solutions. In particular, the Department of Health (the agency tasked with child-related work) has advised the Provincial People's Committee to direct departments, sectors, and localities to strengthen communication and education , raising awareness among families, schools, and the community about children's rights and the prevention of child labor; building a network for prevention, detection, support, and intervention for children at risk of early labor; and strengthening inspection, monitoring, and handling of violations. In 2025, the province will organize a training conference on preventing and reducing child labor with 65 delegates in attendance.

Mr. Nong Van Lam, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quoc Viet commune, said: The commune currently has over 870 children under 16 years old. Despite being a disadvantaged border commune, in recent years there have been no cases of children dropping out of school or engaging in illegal labor. Every year, the People's Committee of the commune promotes awareness of children's rights and connects resources to support disadvantaged children through models such as "Adopted Children of Border Guard Posts" and "Foster Mothers," contributing to helping them continue their education and reducing the risk of early labor.

Along with awareness campaigns, all levels and sectors have focused on supporting disadvantaged children through scholarships, school supplies, and financial assistance for education, creating conditions for them to attend school with peace of mind. From 2025 to the present, all levels and sectors have awarded over 230 gifts to children in special circumstances with a total value of over 130 million VND; organized care, support, and playgrounds for over 200,000 children; and maintained nearly 50 children's rights clubs at the grassroots level. In the first five months of 2026 alone, the province awarded over 2,500 gifts, scholarships, and essential supplies to disadvantaged children; mobilized over 2 billion VND to build projects and provide support for children in remote, border, and mountainous areas; and continued to support over 400 orphaned and disadvantaged children…

Thanks to the attention of all levels of government, localities, and the community, many children with special circumstances have overcome difficulties, reducing the risk of dropping out of school and engaging in early labor. Dong Manh Dung, 14 years old, from Con Pheo village, Dong Dang commune, comes from a disadvantaged background. His father passed away early, and his mother remarried. He currently lives with his grandmother and is being sponsored by police officers from the provincial police force, who regularly provide him with books, clothes, and encouragement for his studies. Dung shared: "My grandmother and aunts and uncles always encourage me to study hard. Thanks to everyone's help, I have the opportunity to go to school and participate in activities with my friends. Besides studying, I only help my grandmother with some household chores. I will try my best to study well so that I can become a useful person in the future."

Every child has the right to learn, play, and develop in a safe and healthy environment. Therefore, the joint efforts of families, schools, and society as a whole will contribute to preventing child labor, so that children have the opportunity to rise up and build a better future.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/khong-de-tre-em-lao-dong-som-5095295.html