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Mazen studies at home in Jaramana, rural Damascus, Syria.

Marking World Day Against Child Labour

We hear from a child what labour means for a child

On 11 October 2020 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a displaced child carries bundles of sticks along the road between Kitchanga and Mweso in North Kivu province

Child labour rises to 160 million – first increase in two decades

The International Labour Organization and UNICEF warn 9 million additional children at risk as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

a boy in a classroom

A journey of determination; for every child, an education

Abdullah overcomes illness and continues his learning after years of working to support his family

Child at work

A Quest for Learning; Mohammad’s story

Years of violence, displacement and loss of livelihoods have pushed thousands of children into work across Syria, to help provide for their families.

Urgent action needed to tackle child labour caused by Syrian crisis – Save the Children and UNICEF

08 February 2015

Appel de l’UNICEF au Maroc pour l’interdiction du recrutement des enfants de moins de 18 ans dans le travail domestique