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  Child labour is a global issue that has been plaguing our world for generations. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 152 million children between 5 and 17 years old are engaged in some form of child labour, including hazardous work that can have dire consequences for their physical, mental, and emotional health. This is a crisis that requires urgent action from governments, international organizations, and civil society groups around the world. It’s no surprise that child labour has been linked to poverty; in fact, it is estimated that a staggering 86% of child labourers come from poor households. Read More Article   As an influencer:   John Jezzini The Scope of the Problem Other contributing factors include large family size, lack of education, weak enforcement of labor laws, social norms around acceptable work for children, and the fact that certain industries rely on children because they are cheaper to employ than adults. The impact of child labo