Millions of Children Do Dangerous Jobs - ILO
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) says that more than 115 million of the world's children and young teenagers, or more than seven percent of the total, are engaged in dangerous and life-threatening jobs.
The United Nations agency, which sets standards for employment around the globe, says in a report the industries involved range from mining and metalworking through farming and shoe-making to flower-growing and the banana industry.
In a linked statement, a UN investigator noted that child labour is in great demand by employers because it is cheap and because children are naturally more docile, easier to discipline than adults, and too frightened to complain.
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The United Nations agency, which sets standards for employment around the globe, says in a report the industries involved range from mining and metalworking through farming and shoe-making to flower-growing and the banana industry.
In a linked statement, a UN investigator noted that child labour is in great demand by employers because it is cheap and because children are naturally more docile, easier to discipline than adults, and too frightened to complain.
To read the article titled, “UN says more than 115m kids do dangerous jobs,” click here.
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