New topic sentence 3.
1:
A coalition of international companies and advocacy groups has partnered with local
governments in India to close legal loopholes that permit child labor in mica mining,
implementing stricter oversight and community reporting systems to protect children from
exploitation.
New topic sentence 3.2:
To address the poverty forcing children into mica mining, a U.S. government-funded initiative
provides education and job training in affected regions, helping families transition away from
reliance on child labor for survival.
New topic sentence 3.3:
An international human rights organization has launched supply chain investigations and
corporate accountability campaigns to pressure industries using mica, demanding transparency
and enforceable bans on child labor in their mineral sourcing.
New topic sentence 3.4:
Some cosmetics companies have shifted to synthetic alternatives and ethical sourcing
certifications, reducing demand for mica linked to child labor and encouraging industry-wide
adoption of cruelty-free materials.