cotton cultivation and child labor in post soviet uzbekistan
Uzbekistan cotton cultivationchild labor Uzbekistanpost-Soviet cotton industryforced labor cottonUzbekistan human rights
Explore the controversial intersection of cotton cultivation and child labor in post-Soviet Uzbekistan. This deep dive examines how the Uzbekistan cotton industry, a critical economic driver, has historically grappled with reliance on child and forced labor practices, particularly during harvest seasons. We investigate the lasting impact of Soviet-era agricultural policies and the ongoing efforts and challenges to eradicate these severe human rights issues within Uzbekistan's cotton production supply chain.