Child slavery in the artisanal mining and quarrying sector 2011, para. 49
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As mentioned earlier, the combined elements of coercion, fear, restriction on freedom of movement and complete dependence on the employer exhibit characteristics which amount to contemporary forms of slavery. This contemporary form of slavery results in the violation of a series of other children's rights. This section deals with the violations that occur while they are in slavery within mines and quarries.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences