Global Child Labour on the Rise: One in 17 Children Affected Worldwide

On World Day Against Child Labour, new data reveals that approximately one in every 17 children globally is engaged in child labour, a crisis that spans multiple industries. The latest figures highlight the sectors driving this troubling trend, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and services. Despite international efforts to eliminate child labour, economic pressures and lack of access to education continue to force millions of children into work, often in hazardous conditions. Advocacy groups are calling for stronger enforcement of labour laws and increased investment in social protection to reverse this trend.