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Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

The Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention is an international agreement that aims to eliminate the most harmful types of work children are forced to do, which can endanger their health, safety, or morals. This includes hazardous jobs like mining, working with dangerous chemicals, or any work that prevents children from attending school or harms their development. The convention encourages countries to adopt laws and policies to protect children, prevent exploitative labor, and promote education and safer work conditions, ensuring children grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.