Legal Protection to Reduce Child Labor in Algerian Legislation

Child labor is one of the most serious and complex issues facing societies worldwide. According to the latest report from the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2012, approximately 215 million children worldwide are engaged in various forms of labor. Based on this, international organizations have called for legal measures and necessary actions to curb child labor. It is important to note that international law requires specific bodies and institutions to ensure the enforcement of legal provisions, just as in national laws. Consequently, several international organizations are actively involved in combating child labor on the ground. Algeria is no exception to this issue, as it has ratified numerous international conventions and agreements against child labor, advocating for the protection of children's rights as guaranteed by both national and international laws. This commitment is reflected in Algeria’s domestic laws, where the Algerian legislator has aligned national legislation with international standards to provide a robust legal framework protecting minors. This is evident in Law No. 90/11 on labor relations, which includes legal provisions aimed at deterring any violations of children's constitutionally guaranteed rights in Algeria.