Over 160 million children are at risk or enslaved in forced labour- ILO
Child labour around the world has reduced by about one third in the last decade, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said.
These revelations were made ahead of the World Day against Child Labour which is observed today June 12.
According to reports, over 160 million children are at risk or enslaved in forced labour. This has been heightened by crisis and conflict around the world.
this week the ILO said that international standards now in place have reduced child labour by about one third in the last decade, and that now, employers and businesses commonly expect to eliminate child labour from their supply chains.
“From enterprises, we need a clear message of zero tolerance of child labour; they need to know what is happening in their supply chains and to back that up with action in their business practices and dealings with suppliers,” said Guy Rider, the Director General of ILO.
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