Child labor is a problem worldwide, but it greatly affects children in developing countries. Child labor can be defined as by full-time work at too early of an age, and many hours spent working. The work often causes vigorous physical, social, or psychological stress, access to education, and may be harmful to social and psychological development (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations).
Statistics have recently estimated that 211 million children, or 18 percent of children aged 5-14, are economically cooperating worldwide. This shows that children around the world are working and maybe not receiving an education. About 60% of these working children live in Asia, and 23% live in sub- Saharan Africa (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Most working children are employed in agriculture. This statistic shows that more than half of children working live in Asia and one fourth in sub- Saharan Africa. Meaning that there are few laws placed to protect these children. These children are getting exploited without protection.
Ending child labor is the most important conclusive way to end work-related injuries. About 6 million work-related injuries occur among children every year, which results in 2.5 million disabilities and 32,000 fatalities every year (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Most fatalities occur in developing countries. In developing countries, children work under hazardous conditions in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. For these children, crushing accidents, amputations, and fractures account for 10% of all the injuries that happen (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Hardworking children are not only at risk of physical injury, but are also exposed to workplace toxins and chemical hazards as well. This leads to long-term health problems.
Child labor not only affects child’s health, but it also impacts his/her ability to receive schooling. Children are usually forced by their families to work which means they no longer have the time to attend school. However, there are a significant number of children who go to school and work. Studies from 12 Latin American countries have found that third and fourth graders who attend school and never conduct domestic work perform 28% better on mathematics tests and 19% better on language tests than children who both attend school and work (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Child labor is also problematic because it causes many injuries to children worldwide. Children aren’t entitled to equal education in compared to others globally, and have no option but to help their parents survive and obtain basic needs. These vulnerable children are suffering daily to inhumane working conditions and deserve, resources and protection.
Statistics have recently estimated that 211 million children, or 18 percent of children aged 5-14, are economically cooperating worldwide. This shows that children around the world are working and maybe not receiving an education. About 60% of these working children live in Asia, and 23% live in sub- Saharan Africa (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Most working children are employed in agriculture. This statistic shows that more than half of children working live in Asia and one fourth in sub- Saharan Africa. Meaning that there are few laws placed to protect these children. These children are getting exploited without protection.
Ending child labor is the most important conclusive way to end work-related injuries. About 6 million work-related injuries occur among children every year, which results in 2.5 million disabilities and 32,000 fatalities every year (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Most fatalities occur in developing countries. In developing countries, children work under hazardous conditions in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. For these children, crushing accidents, amputations, and fractures account for 10% of all the injuries that happen (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Hardworking children are not only at risk of physical injury, but are also exposed to workplace toxins and chemical hazards as well. This leads to long-term health problems.
Child labor not only affects child’s health, but it also impacts his/her ability to receive schooling. Children are usually forced by their families to work which means they no longer have the time to attend school. However, there are a significant number of children who go to school and work. Studies from 12 Latin American countries have found that third and fourth graders who attend school and never conduct domestic work perform 28% better on mathematics tests and 19% better on language tests than children who both attend school and work (Thessaloniki International Students Model United Nations). Child labor is also problematic because it causes many injuries to children worldwide. Children aren’t entitled to equal education in compared to others globally, and have no option but to help their parents survive and obtain basic needs. These vulnerable children are suffering daily to inhumane working conditions and deserve, resources and protection.