A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced and child labor.
Summary
Senate Resolution 99 is a formal statement expressing the Senate's position that the government of Uzbekistan should take immediate action to end state-sponsored forced labor and child labor, particularly within its cotton industry. The resolution calls for Uzbekistan to enforce its own laws, honor international labor agreements, and allow independent international inspectors to investigate working conditions in the country’s cotton fields. Additionally, it encourages the Uzbek government to implement economic reforms that would provide farmers with better financial returns, enabling them to hire adult workers rather than relying on forced or underage labor.
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