Child Labor (Economic Exploitation)

Child labor (economic exploitation) occurs when children are employed in work that harms their health, education, or development, often for inadequate pay or under poor conditions. It deprives children of their right to a safe childhood, education, and a proper future. This exploitation is driven by economic pressure on families and can involve long hours, dangerous tasks, and low wages. It prevents children from gaining the skills and education necessary for a better life and perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality. Addressing child labor involves enforcing laws, improving access to education, and tackling the root economic causes.