Children’s rights are laws established by the state. Children’s rights is a universal concept used to define all the rights that children have from birth, such as the right to education, health, life, shelter, and protection. For example, these rights include the right to live and develop, the right to have a name and citizenship, the right to access health services, the right to education, the right to live in humane conditions, the right to be protected from violence, and the right to be shielded from child labor.
Child labor is a particularly concerning issue. On Earth, there are approximately 2.85 billion children. Among them, 160 million are involved in dangerous jobs and child labor. At least 1 in 5 children globally are exposed to child labor. This problem is most prevalent in Africa, where 92 million children are affected.
While these statistics are alarming, child labor can be prevented. You can report such cases by calling the ALO 183 Social Support Line or, in emergencies, contacting the police or gendarmerie. Governments must enact and enforce laws that protect children from child labor. Organizations like UNICEF have already created international frameworks to guide countries in addressing this issue.
WE NEED TO SAVE 2.85 BILLION CHILDREN.