ESG Risk Monitor Report
1. Paraphrased Content:
According to Bendevi Palandöken, the Chairman of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), apprentices should be considered as students rather than workers. He emphasizes that their projects aim to save children from being engaged in heavy labor or working instead of going to school. Palandöken states that child labor is a form of abuse, and instead, children should be directed towards apprenticeship to receive an education and gain a profession. Through their ongoing projects with UNICEF and IMEP, TESK aims to raise awareness among families and employers about the difference between child labor and apprenticeship, and create a safe environment for apprentices to learn and work alongside tradesmen. Palandöken believes that today’s professions will be passed on to the future through apprenticeship.
Palandöken also highlights the importance of qualified employees for the economy and the future. He mentions that the number of child workers has significantly increased in recent years, particularly due to the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic. It is estimated that there are over 700 thousand child workers in Turkey. However, many professions are disappearing or at risk of disappearing because there is a lack of apprentices to train for these trades. Palandöken emphasizes the significance of students preparing for the future by learning from tradesmen in a master-apprentice relationship while continuing their education.
2. ESG Risks Deducted from the Article:
– Child labor and its impact on children’s well-being and education
– Exploitation of children in heavy labor or work instead of attending school
– Lack of awareness among families and employers about the difference between child labor and apprenticeship
– Disappearance of professions due to a shortage of apprentices
– Financial difficulties during the pandemic leading to an increase in child labor
3. Groups of Affected or Vulnerable People:
– Children engaged in heavy labor or working instead of going to school
– Apprentices who may be subjected to unsafe working conditions or exploitation
– Families of child workers who may not be aware of the distinction between child labor and apprenticeship
4. List of Companies Mentioned and Their Roles:
– Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK): TESK is responsible for implementing projects to save children from abusive labor practices and raise awareness about apprenticeship. They collaborate with UNICEF and work towards creating a safe environment for apprentices.
5. List of Keywords:
– Apprentices
– Child labor
– Abuse
– Education
– Profession
– Financial difficulties
– Pandemic
– Qualified employees
– Awareness
– Tradesmen
– Master-apprentice relationship
– Disappearing professions
– Unsafe environment
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