Child Labor

Overview  [Child labor] is work that children should not be doing because they are too young to work, or – if they are old enough to work – because it is dangerous or otherwise unsuitable for them.”-ILO Convention

What is it? Agriculture Mining Working in factories Construction Scavenging/begging Other forms Types of Child labor

Rights of Child The minimum age at which children can start work Possible exceptions for developing countries Hazardous work Any work which is likely to jeopardize children’s health, safety or morals 18 Basic Minimum Age The minimum age for work should not be below the age for finishing compulsory schooling, which is generally Light work Children between the ages of 13 and 15 years old may do light work, as long as it does not threaten their health and safety, or hinder their education

 218 million children aged are involved in child labor worldwide.  Globally, 1 in 6 children work.  The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that more than two thirds of all child labor is in the agricultural sector. Children in rural areas begin agricultural labor as young as 5-7 years old.

Causes of Child Labor Barriers to education Barriers to education Culture tradition Culture tradition Market demand Market demand Poverty Poverty Poor enforcement of laws Poor enforcement of laws

Reduce poverty. Promote education. Strengthen laws and their enforcement.