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Sunday
Jun122011

child labor

Namaste,

190 countries celebrate World Day Against Child Labor on 12 June.

1.5 billion children labor around the world.

2.14 million child workers in Nepal are in industries, service and agriculture. 

In Nepal 600,000 children work in hazardous jobs. Half of the child workers are 10-14. Fifty-percent are between 5-9. 

12% work away from home.

Poverty and illiteracy are the primary causes.

Let's celebrate! sang 1.5 billion children.

Metta.

 

 

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