Child Labor and Forced Labor Reports

Oman

Oman
2023 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor:

Moderate Advancement

In 2023, Oman made moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The government enacted a new labor law that reaffirmed preexisting articles on child labor. The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking launched a two-month human trafficking public awareness campaign called Insan, which included billboards, airport displays, websites, and social media posts in several languages. Additionally, it overhauled its social insurance policies, establishing a singular, unified welfare framework administered under the Social Protection Fund. The fund now includes a monthly child benefit of $26 (10 Omani rial) for all Omani children until age 18, with additional benefits for orphans and widows, as well as stipends for lower-income families that vary by family size. Child labor is not visible in Oman, although a small number of children may work informally with their families, including in fishing and farming. Survey data are needed on the extent and nature of child labor to inform law enforcement, policies, and programs.

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