Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor 2021

This publication reviews the situation of the worst forms of child labor in Costa Rica, including the commercial sexual exploitation of children. It examines trends and institutional responses across five key areas: prevalence and sectoral distribution, legal framework, law enforcement, inter-institutional coordination, and social protection programs. The study provides targeted recommendations to improve prevention, protection, and policy implementation. This publication may be useful to anti-trafficking practitioners seeking to strengthen the protection of children form commercial sexual exploitation by addressing legal, policy, and programmatic gaps and aligning efforts across sectors in Costa Rica.

Year of Publication: 2021