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IAE Business School presented the Good Practices Guide for the Care of Human Ecology
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IAE Business School presented the Good Practices Guide for the Care of Human Ecology

One of the chosen success stories was the Social Compliance System (Due Diligence) in Argentina’s blueberry sector, recognized for its multi-sectoral associated management. In an effort to promote sustainable business practices with a positive impact on society, IAE Business School at the Universidad Austral has launched the latest edition of the Good Practices Guide, titled...

ABC: a Leader case in Social Responsibility  Child Care and Education Centers Promote Gender Equality in Blueberry Harvesting
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ABC: a Leader case in Social Responsibility Child Care and Education Centers Promote Gender Equality in Blueberry Harvesting

UNICEF recently presented its report titled “Everyone Wins Here: Experiences of Child Care and Education Centers for Companies,” highlighting the valuable work carried out by the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC) and its collaborators in this area. This study, conducted by the UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) and the Latin American Justice and Gender Team (ELA),...

Argentina Recognized as “Pioneer Country” in the 8.7 Alliance for its Commitment to Eradicating Child Labor
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Argentina Recognized as “Pioneer Country” in the 8.7 Alliance for its Commitment to Eradicating Child Labor

The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MTEySS) led the presentation of the achieved status alongside workers, representatives from the union and business sectors. This recognition reflects the hard work carried out by the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC), which has been addressing the issue of child labor and promoting education for several years. Jorge...

Argentina Moves Forward with Determination:  Ten Commitments to Eliminate Child Labor in the International Year
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Argentina Moves Forward with Determination: Ten Commitments to Eliminate Child Labor in the International Year

In the context of the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor, Argentina takes a firm step towards a fairer and more equitable future by presenting ten concrete commitments under the motto “from commitment to action“. Various government, business, and union organizations come together to prevent and eradicate child and adolescent labor in the...

Tucumán Signs Commitment for the Prevention of Child Labor
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Tucumán Signs Commitment for the Prevention of Child Labor

An “Inter Institutional Commitment Letter” was signed between the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, the Ministry of Social Development, the Mipyme Secretariat, and the Tucumán Labor Secretariat, with the participation of various entities and municipalities. The agreement aims to prevent and eradicate child labor, protect childhood, and promote education in the province. The...

We jointly inaugurated an educational support center for teenagers
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We jointly inaugurated an educational support center for teenagers

The governor of Tucumán, Juan Manzur, inaugurated a “Youth Point” in Santa Lucía, aimed at combating child labor and providing academic support and daycare for the children of blueberry workers. Local authorities, legislators, and businessmen were present during the visit. The Youth Point provides academic support and childcare, with computers contributed by businessmen. The local...

Strengthening actions against child labor in the blueberry harvest
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Strengthening actions against child labor in the blueberry harvest

The Association of Blueberry Producers of the Argentine Mesopotamia (APAMA) reaffirms its commitment against child labor in the blueberry harvest through an agreement signed with the Secretary of Labor of the Entre Rios province. This pact involves joint actions for responsible production and reaffirms the commitment to eradicate child labor and protect teenage work during...

Preventing Child Labor is the Focus of Blueberry Sector Actions in Argentina
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Preventing Child Labor is the Focus of Blueberry Sector Actions in Argentina

The president of the Association of Blueberry Producers of the Argentine Mesopotamia (APAMA), Alejandro Pannunzio, stated that they, along with the Argentine Blueberry Committee, are working in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor of the Nation to prevent child labor. As part of awareness-raising efforts in the media, Alejandro Pannunzio gave an interview to Radio...

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