National Child Labor Committee

The National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) was established in 1904 in the United States to advocate against child labor and promote children's rights. It aimed to raise awareness about the harsh conditions many children faced in factories and fields, where they worked long hours for little pay. The committee conducted investigations, published reports, and lobbied for laws to improve working conditions and education for children. Its efforts contributed to significant reforms, including child labor laws and compulsory education, helping to protect children and ensure they could grow up in safer, healthier environments.