Global child labour reaches 160 million, pandemic driving rise
A report by the ILO and UNICEF indicates 160 million children are in child labour, with over half aged five to 11. The pandemic is linked to increased work hours and worsening conditions, with up to 46 million more at risk by 2022.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsA report by the ILO and UNICEF indicates 160 million children are in child labour, with over half aged five to 11. The pandemic is linked to increased work hours and worsening conditions, with up to 46 million more at risk by 2022.