Trabalho infantil no Brasil: Uma violação dos direitos humanos

Abstract

This study aims to analyze child labor in conditions analogous to slavery in Brazil, recognizing it as a serious violation of human rights. The research highlights structural factors such as poverty, social inequality and impunity, which contribute to the persistence of this practice, despite the existence of public policies and protective legislation. Based on the intersection between Labor Law and Human Rights, the study seeks to understand the role of the Judiciary and specific agencies in protecting the fundamental rights of children, investigating the effectiveness of their actions in this reality. Thus, it intends to broaden the debate on the limits and possibilities of institutional action in eradicating this extreme form of child exploitation and to raise awareness in society about the urgency of guaranteeing dignity and a full childhood for all children. Methodologically, the research adopts a qualitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive character, based on bibliographic review and document analysis. National and international legal instruments, updated statistical data, official reports, case law, and academic studies addressing child labor and its legal and social implications will be examined.