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STOLEN CHILHOOD
AROUND 87 MILLION CHILDREN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ARE INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR
The situation in AFRICA
Child labour is a serious problem in many parts of Africa. Millions of children are forced to work in difficult and dangerous conditions, often without access to education. This presentation explores where, why, and how this happens..
NEARLY 1 IN 5 CHILDREN IN AFRICA IS INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR
AFICA HAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF CHILD LABOUR IN THE WORLD
NIGER SITUATION
Children in Niger are subjected to the worst forms of child labour, including in hereditary slavery and mining, each sometimes as a result of human trafficking. Children also engage in dangerous tasks including herding and butchering livestock.
The site of bureau of International Labor Affair
- Niger has ratified all key international conventions concerning child labor. However, Niger’s laws do not meet international standards on free, compulsory basic education for all children through lower secondary school.
- In 2024, labour and criminal law enforcement agencies in Niger took actions to address child labor. However, insufficient financial resources hindered enforcement efforts
72 MILLION OF CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR IN THESE AREAS
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the countries most affected by child labor, especially in cobalt mines. The DRC has about 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, a mineral essential for rechargeable batteries used in electric cars, smartphones, and other modern technologies. These resources is essential for the green transition, but many children work in dangerous mines to extract it. They face serious health risks, carry heavy loads, and often miss school. The green transition should not happen at the expense of children’s rights and safety.
CENTRAL/WEST AFRICA
West Africa has one of the highest rates of child labor in the world. Millions of children work in agriculture, especially in cocoa farms in countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast. Many children carry heavy loads, use dangerous tools, and are exposed to harmful chemicals. This work is physically exhausting and often prevents them from going to school.
CHILD LABOUR AND PEACE
- Child labour is both a cause and a consequence of instability
It is more common in contexts of:
- conflict and war
- weak governments
- fragile institutions
It increases social inequality and exclusion, which can fuel tensionsIn conflict-affected areas, children are more likely to: - drop out of school - be forced into work or exploitation Weak state protection systems make enforcement of child protection laws difficult Economic collapse during crises pushes families to rely on child labour
MAGHREB/NORTH AFRICA
In the Maghreb region, child labor is less widespread than in Sub-Saharan Africa, but it is still a serious issue. Many children work in informal sectors such as street markets, small workshops, and domestic work. Some are employed in agriculture, especially in rural areas. Poverty, lack of education, and social inequality are the main causes. These children often work long hours and may face unsafe conditions.
- About 5% of children in Noth Africa are involved in chil labour
- Boys are involved more than girls
Sub-SaharanAfrica has by far the largest number of children in child labour – 87 million, or nearly two thirds of the global total.
- Young children account for the largest
share of children in child labour. Of nearly 138 million children in child labour worldwide, 79 million (57 per cent) are just 5 to 11 years old. The rest are split almost evenly between those aged 12 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years. Regional variations in the age profile are significant. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than two thirds of children in child labour are under age 12.
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STOLEN CHILHOOD
AROUND 87 MILLION CHILDREN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ARE INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR
The situation in AFRICA
Child labour is a serious problem in many parts of Africa. Millions of children are forced to work in difficult and dangerous conditions, often without access to education. This presentation explores where, why, and how this happens..
NEARLY 1 IN 5 CHILDREN IN AFRICA IS INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR
AFICA HAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF CHILD LABOUR IN THE WORLD
NIGER SITUATION
Children in Niger are subjected to the worst forms of child labour, including in hereditary slavery and mining, each sometimes as a result of human trafficking. Children also engage in dangerous tasks including herding and butchering livestock.
The site of bureau of International Labor Affair
72 MILLION OF CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN CHILD LABOUR IN THESE AREAS
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the countries most affected by child labor, especially in cobalt mines. The DRC has about 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, a mineral essential for rechargeable batteries used in electric cars, smartphones, and other modern technologies. These resources is essential for the green transition, but many children work in dangerous mines to extract it. They face serious health risks, carry heavy loads, and often miss school. The green transition should not happen at the expense of children’s rights and safety.
CENTRAL/WEST AFRICA
West Africa has one of the highest rates of child labor in the world. Millions of children work in agriculture, especially in cocoa farms in countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast. Many children carry heavy loads, use dangerous tools, and are exposed to harmful chemicals. This work is physically exhausting and often prevents them from going to school.
CHILD LABOUR AND PEACE
- Child labour is both a cause and a consequence of instability
It is more common in contexts of:- conflict and war
- weak governments
- fragile institutions
It increases social inequality and exclusion, which can fuel tensionsIn conflict-affected areas, children are more likely to: - drop out of school - be forced into work or exploitation Weak state protection systems make enforcement of child protection laws difficult Economic collapse during crises pushes families to rely on child labourMAGHREB/NORTH AFRICA
In the Maghreb region, child labor is less widespread than in Sub-Saharan Africa, but it is still a serious issue. Many children work in informal sectors such as street markets, small workshops, and domestic work. Some are employed in agriculture, especially in rural areas. Poverty, lack of education, and social inequality are the main causes. These children often work long hours and may face unsafe conditions.
Sub-SaharanAfrica has by far the largest number of children in child labour – 87 million, or nearly two thirds of the global total.
- Young children account for the largest
share of children in child labour. Of nearly 138 million children in child labour worldwide, 79 million (57 per cent) are just 5 to 11 years old. The rest are split almost evenly between those aged 12 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years. Regional variations in the age profile are significant. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than two thirds of children in child labour are under age 12.