CAUSE
One question. One truth.
“Why is child labour still happening?”
Poverty is the primary driver of child labor, compelling families to rely on children's income for basic survival, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where 87 million children are engaged in labor. This economic necessity forces children into hazardous and unpaid work.
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CURRENT STATE
Approximately 138 million children worldwide are engaged in child labor, with nearly half in hazardous work. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence, where poverty forces families to rely on child labor, especially in agriculture.
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