World Day Against Child Labour News
World Day Against Child Labour is observed to highlight the global issue of child exploitation.
The protection of children’s rights remains a key priority.
This day reminds us of the urgent need to give every child the opportunity to enjoy a childhood.
Africa ranks highest among regions both in the percentage of children in child labour — one-fifth — and the absolute number of children in child labour — 72 million, states the UN.
Child labour across the globe has risen to 160 million with an increase of 8.4 million children working in the last four years.
The ILO report warned that the efforts to end child labour has stalled for the first time in 20 years.
On the work front, Madhuri Dixit recently released a single titled 'Candle' which marks her debut as a singer.
According to the new brief from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF titled COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis, a time to act' released on Friday, child labour decreased by 94 million since 2000, but that gain is now at risk.
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