Child Labour
The consequences of child labour are staggering, Child labour can result in extreme bodily and mental harm, and even death. It can lead to slavery and sexual or economic exploitation. And in nearly every case, it cuts children off from schooling and health care, restricting their fundamental rights and threatening their futures. , UNICEF response, UNICEF works to address child labour through a system approach, with a strong focus on prevention. The goal of a ‘systems approach’ is to create an environment where girls and boys are free from violence and exploitation. UNICEF works to address child labour through a system approach, with a strong focus on prevention. The goal of a ‘systems…, Key facts, The number of children in child labour has risen to 160 million worldwide – an increase of 8.4 million children in the last four years – with 9 million additional children at risk due to the impact of COVID-19. In Viet Nam, there are more than 1 million children aged 5-17 engaged in child labour, accounting for 5.4 per cent of the child…