child labour
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International conventions define children as 18
And under is child. But individual governments
May define “child” according to different ages or
Other criteria.
WHO IS A CHILD?
One who work in a daily wage basis n the days when he or she
Has the work opportunities open for him or her and rest sits
Ideal on other days is termed as labour. The aggregate of all
Human physical and mental effort used in creation
Of goods and services.
WHO IS A LABOUR?
Generally accept that “child labour” is work for children that harms them or
exploits them in some way. The International labour organization estimates
that 250 million children between the age of 5 to 17 currently work under
Conditions that are consider as illegal, hazardous, or extremely exploitative.
A large proportion of children whom the ILO classifies as child labourers
Work in agriculture.
Work ranges from taking care of animals and planting and harvesting food,
to many kind of small manufacturing (e.g., bricks and cement, auto repairs,
And making foot wares and textiles).
WHAT DO CHILD LABOURERS DO?
Many children in hazardous and dangerous jobs are in danger of injury, even death.
They are supposed to sit at home play with the friends, build their health, develop the culture and load themselves with knowledge.
WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
Learn about the issue
Support organizations that are raising awareness
Provide direct help to children.
HOW CAN ORDINARY PEOPLE HELP TO REDUCE CHILD
LABOUR?
Increase family income
Education
Social servicers
Family control of fertility
WHAT ARE SOME SOLUTIONS TO CHILD LABOUR?