ESG Risk Monitor

According to a report titled “Being a Child in Turkey” prepared by CHP Adıyaman Deputy Abdurrahman Tutdere, Turkey has the second highest child poverty rate among the 41 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with a rate of 22.4 percent. The report reveals that there are 720 thousand working children in the 5-17 age group,

Volunteers from the Aware Association have released a report titled “Child Rights Report” which focuses on the violations of children’s rights worldwide, with a particular emphasis on Turkey in 2022. The report covers various issues, including child abduction, forced marriages, and child labor without consent. It aims to raise awareness among citizens about the significance of investigating children’s rights and

Report: ESG Risk Monitor – Child Labor in Turkey 1. Paraphrased Content: CHP Izmir Deputy Kani Beko highlighted the grave issue of child labor in Turkey, attributing it to poor economic policies. Beko emphasized that poverty and income inequality must be addressed as the primary step to reduce child labor. He also stressed the need for increased inspections to effectively

ESG Risk Monitor Report 1. Worker’s health and work safety (İSİG) Assembly reported that in the first three months of 2023, a total of 463 employees lost their lives in work accidents. This translates to an average of 5 worker fatalities per day. 2. ESG Risks Deducted from the Article: – Occupational fatalities – Workplace murders – Child labor –

The “Child in Statistics, 2022” report, released by TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), has drawn attention to the issue of child labor in Turkey. According to the report, as of 2022, there were 707,000 children aged 15-17 who were considered part of the workforce. Out of these, 619,000 children were employed, with 461,000 being male and 159,000 being female. Additionally, there

Ankara’s Altindag district witnessed a tragic incident where a 13-year-old boy named Harun Yildiz, who was working as an apprentice in an auto repair shop, was killed when a freight elevator fell on him. The incident prompted an immediate response from health and police teams who arrived at the scene after being notified by the locals. Yildiz’s lifeless body was

ESG Risk Monitor Report 1. Paraphrased Content: In commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour, Bendevi Palandöken, the Chairman of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), emphasized the belief that vocational training is essential for children to learn a profession without compromising their future. TESK has undertaken significant initiatives to ensure that children in Turkey who aspire

ESG Risks Deducted from the Article: 1. Child labor: The article highlights the issue of child labor in Turkey, with approximately 2 million children working in the country. This poses a significant ESG risk as it violates human rights, particularly children’s rights, and raises concerns about labor conditions and exploitation. 2. Impoverishment: Poverty is identified as the main factor contributing

UDER, the National Children’s Rights Association, organized a bicycle tour in Ağrı center on June 12th with the aim of combatting child labor and raising awareness in society. The organization highlighted that child labor is a violation of international human rights and is detrimental to the health, education, and future of children. During the tour, participants emphasized the negative impacts

A statement was released by the Izmir Bar Association Presidency on the occasion of June 12, Day Against Child Labor. The statement highlighted the International Labor Organization’s efforts to draw attention to the unfair and harsh conditions faced by working children worldwide and to mobilize states and social workers to prevent child labor. June 12 was chosen as the Day