CHILD LABOUR

By Fatima Abba Sanda

Child labour can be seen as the employment of children in any work that deprives them of their childhood interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and Is physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful.

Child labour is illegal and a form of violation. children’s rights freedom and education should be respected. Many organizations both national and international condemn child labour because it is explosive.

There are legislations all over the world prohibiting child labour in Africa, over 50% of children aged 5-14 are victims of child labour. poverty and lack of schools are considered as the primary cause of child labour.

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