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New York: Around the world, some 160 million children work to earn a living, instead of going to school. That’s almost one in every 10 children. more
Act now to stamp out child labour by 2025: FAO chief

New York: Effective action and strong leadership are essential to end child labour by 2025, the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday.

Child labour figure rises to 160 million, as COVID puts many more at risk

New York: For the first time in two decades, the number of children being put to work has risen – to 160 million worldwide, representing an increase of 8.4 million over four years ...

Child labour ‘robs children of their future’, scourge must end urges UN

New York: Although child labour has decreased significantly over the last decade, one-in-ten children are still caught up in harmful work, the UN’s labour agency said on Friday, kic ...