World Day against Child Labour Theme 2022 “Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams”
“Hundreds of millions of girls and boys throughout the world are engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedoms, violating their rights. Of these children, more than half are exposed to the worst forms of child labour such as work in hazardous environments, slavery, or other forms of forced labour, illicit activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution, as well as involvement in armed conflict.” (Text taken from ILO website)
How is India Gives Foundation addressing child labour?
What is child labour?
Who works that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and interferes with their schooling. it is not restricted to only one country, Child labour is a global phenomenon.
What are the causes and consequences of child labour in India?
Nine million more children are at risk of being pushed into child labour by the end of 2022 as a result of the pandemic, there are some of the root causes:Like the curse of poverty, lack of educational resources, Social and economic backwardness, Addiction, disease or disability, the lure of cheap labour, Family tradition, Discrimination between boys and girls.
What are the causes and consequences of child labour in India?
Nine million more children are at risk of being pushed into child labour by the end of 2022 as a result of the pandemic, there are some of the root causes
Like the curse of poverty, lack of educational resources, Social and economic backwardness, Addiction, disease or disability, the lure of cheap labour, Family tradition, Discrimination between boys and girls.
India has how many child labourers?
Nine million more children are at risk of being pushed into child labour by the end of 2022 as a result of the pandemic.
What kind of health hazards/ problems do child labourers face?
Often health problems caused by being engaged in child labour(e.g. Malnutrition, fatigue, anemia etc), psychological effects and distress of child labour, occupational cancers, neurotoxicity, injuries, exposures to adverse physical factors, skin ailments etc.
How many children are out of school in India?
UNICEF’s U-Report poll 2022 reveals that 38% of respondents knew at least one female student to have dropped out of school
The UDISE+ 2020-21 report shows that the dropout rate for secondary level education was 14.6%
How can we stop child labour in India?
- Raise your voice against child labour through community campaign ,door to door visit media, social media, programmes and awareness raising activities
- If you spot children being employed in a domestic home or factory or a shop, report to Child line – 1098
- Support child labour NGO IGF work by donating to our campaigns and programmes on child labour
- Follow our work on social media
