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Mato Grosso holds state meeting to combat child labor

The Mato Grosso State Secretariat for Social Assistance and Citizenship (Setasc-MT) concluded a three-day technical meeting focused on the strategic actions of the Child Labor Eradication Program (PETI). Held from October 21 to 23, the event brought together technical representatives from 25 of the 26 municipalities participating in the program.

The program focused on strengthening prevention and enforcement measures against child labor. Participants engaged in activities regarding strategic communication, the identification of child labor situations, and the development of action plans. Discussions also centered on guaranteeing the rights of children and adolescents and improving the coordination of social protection networks.

State Secretary Klebson Gomes emphasized that qualifying professionals strengthens the joint efforts between the state and municipal governments. The initiative aims to provide municipalities with the tools necessary to identify risk situations, prevent rights violations, and establish indicators to monitor local actions.

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Canarana · Klebson Gomes · Mato Grosso · Odailton Santeiro · Secretaria de Estado de Assistência Social e Cidadania (Setasc-MT)

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