Trabalho infantil em tempos de pandemia do COVID-19

Abstract

The current work aims to discuss violation of the basic rights of children and teenagers, victims of exploitation of child labor and a capitalist system that, in search of a cheaper labor force, hires minors illegally, in order to obtain more profit, harming the health of those who are in the development phase, treagering irreparable future problems. The exploitation of child labor has increased in the last four years, especially after the Covid 19 Pandemic, which caused an economic and social crisis, affecting the most vulnerable part of the family relationship. It is worth mentioning that the Federal Constitution states that family, society and State must guarantee children, teenagers and young people the "right to life, health, food, education, leisure, professionalization, culture, dignity, respect, freedom and family and community living. However, not all children and teenagers are safe from any kinds of negligence, prejudice, exploitation, violence, cruelty and oppression.