The National Network for Children Bulgaria issued a reminder that 12 June was World Day Against Child Labor. Today, 152 million children work, and 72 million of which carry out dangerous labor. This means that almost one out of ten children in the world is the victim of child labor. It is also worrying that the current health and economic crisis, awakened by COVID-19, could have a significant negative effect on millions of lives, pushing even more children into child labor.
UNICEF and the International Labor Organization will publish a joint paper on the effect of the pandemic on efforts to end child labor. The NNC Bulgaria also shared a link to a high-level virtual discussion on the importance of child protection, and COVID-19 response and recovery plans.
Statistics show that Africa has the highest percentage of children engaged in child labor (one-fifth) and is first in the absolute number of children engaged in child labor (72 million). Asia and the Pacific are in second place with 7% of all children or 62 million workers. 2021 is expected to be the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor, and the implementation of the SDG Goal 8.7 for the termination of child labor in all its forms should be completed by 2025.
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