The meteoric rise of Shein and Temu in South Africa says less about fashion and more about leverage. These companies thrive by optimizing global advantages—cheap labor, lenient customs rules, and ...

The Iloilo City government established the Iloilo City Council Against Child Labor in 2024 to lead the development of local plans, programs and activities. However, challenges persist.

There are now 138 million child laborers, down from an estimated 160 million in 2020, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) said in a joint ...

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Since 2000, child labour has almost halved, from 246 million to 138 million, yet current rates remain too slow, and the world has fallen short of reaching the 2025 global elimination target.

GENEVA, NEW YORK and TORONTO, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their ...

Every child deserves a classroom, not a workplace. The Hawks warn that child labour is a serious crime, stealing education and safety. Know the law, protect our children. Photo: Caxton Local Media ...

Philippine Information Agency (PIA)PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA)—While the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) observes a decrease in cases of child labor in the Philippines, it continues ...

Prevalence of child labour Since 2000, for nearly two decades, the world had been making steady progress in reducing child labour. But over the past few years, conflicts, crises and the COVID-19 ...

Historically, child labour surged during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, particularly Britain, due to the industrial revolution. Over time, it spread globally, fuelled by poverty ...