Argentina ► Nearly 40 companies from the Argentine fruit sector will exhibit this year at Fruit Logistica. These companies represent a country that annually produces around five million tons of fruit on an area of over 500,000 hectares. The geographic extension of 4,000 kilometers, from the tropical rainforests of the northeast to the southern tip of Patagonia, allows for year-round...
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 “Towards the care of human...
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), illustrates how the Argentine blueberry...
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 Pazos, President of the ABC,...
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 country. Among the initiatives presented,...
Significant Advances in the Development of the Social Compliance System to Prevent Child Labor
During a meeting of the management team for Youth Spots Centers and Child Care Centers, the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security conducted a detailed analysis in Tucumán as part of the Good Harvest program (Programa Nacional Buena Cosecha), focused on the prevention and protection of childhood in rural areas. In the meeting, a report prepared by the Non-Governmental...
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 Good Harvest Program will contribute...
With the “Youth Spots Centers” Strategy, Argentinean Blueberries Combat Child Labor
Free school support is provided to children aged 10 to 17 from rural communities in spaces created within the framework of the Social Compliance System. “During this week, the Youth Spot Center of Santa Lucía was inaugurated, an initiative we have from the private sector to support young people within the framework of the program to prevent unprotected child and...
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 delegate emphasized the importance of...
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 the harvest season. The two-year...
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