No Assessment Prevalence and Sectoral Distribution of the Worst Forms of Child Labor

There is no evidence that children in Niue are engaged in the worst forms of child labor. Laws and Regulations on the Worst Forms of Child Labor Information on laws on minimum employment age, forced labor, the use of children for illicit activities and on laws against commercial sexual exploitation of children was not identified. No information was found on whether the Government has developed a list of hazardous occupations prohibited to children. Trafficking in persons is a specific offense in Niue.(1) No information was found on whether laws exist regarding the use of children for drug trafficking or other illicit activities. There is no military in Niue, as defense is the responsibility of New Zealand.(2) Education in Niue is compulsory to age 16.(3) Research did not find complete information on whether education is free. Institutional Mechanisms for Coordination and Enforcement As there is no evidence of a problem, there appears to be no need for a coordinating mechanism to address the worst forms of child labor. Government Policies on the Worst Forms of Child Labor As there is no evidence of a problem, there appears to be no need for policies to address the worst forms of child labor. Social Programs to Eliminate or Prevent the Worst Forms of Child Labor As there is no evidence of a problem, there appears to be no need for programs to address the worst forms of child labor