Child Labour

1. Child Labour Victorian Furtney Emily Field HailleMonteiro RyonPereria

2. What is Child Labour? • Refers to the employment of children in any work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful • In developing countries, with high poverty and poor schooling opportunities, child labour is still prevalent

3. When did Child Labour become a major problem globally? • First started during the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s • Was not seen as a dominant issue during this time • The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Right of the Childin 1990, which was subsequently ratified by 193 countries • Once the Untied Nations took action, this started a movement against child labour and raised awareness

4. Child Labour in India • Poverty, lack of good schools and growth of developing economy are considered as the important causes of child labour in India. • The 2001 national census of India estimated the total number of child labour, aged 5–14, to be at 12.6 million, out of a total child population of 253 million in 5-14 age group • UNICEF estimates that India with its larger population, has the highest number of labourers in the world under 14 years of age. • Firework manufacturer, silk manufacturer, domestic labour and coal mining are common industries of child labour in India.

5. Child Labour in Tanzania • Children in Tanzania are engaged in the worst forms of child labor, many of them in dangerous activities in agriculture and fishing. • Child labour industries in Tanzania include: the manufacturing of coffee, sisal and tobacco, fishing, working in mines and stone quarries, begging on the streets and girls are commonly used as domestic servants. • Many children who work in mining are orphans or other vulnerable children who lack basic necessities and support.

6. Child Labour in Bangladesh • As of 2011 child labour was common in Bangladesh with 10.1% of children between age 5 and 14 in the work force and another 6.8% between age 7 and 14 who while going to school also work. • Bangladesh made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor in 2011. • Most child labourers in Bangladesh work in agriculture. • The causes behind child labour in Bangladesh are: Poverty, illiteracy, family breakups and lack of knowledge by parents about education.

7. The Corporation as a Contributing Factor • Large corporations in North America such as Wal-Mart and Joe Fresh depend on these countries that use children as workers to make their products at such low prices. • These companies are so focused on gaining as much profit as possible • Companies ignore the fact that children are manufacturing their products

8. Standing Up Against Child Labour • In 2008, H&M partnered-up with UNICEF again supporting the agency's efforts to improve the situation of children. • UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is one of the world’s best recognized charities for children and a leading advocate for children • They build schools, give clean drinking water, fight for all children and their rights • Craig and Mark kielburger are also in the fight against child labour • They believe that everyone can make a difference