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World Day Against Child Labor

June 12 is the World Day Against Child Labor. Underage labor practices affect millions of children, forcing those aged under 14 out of school and into work.

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EU and US continue to grapple with child labor

June 12 is World Day Against Child Labour. Despite progress, one in 10 children globally work in ways deemed harmful.

In Congo, coveted cobalt mined by child laborers

Cobalt, vital for EVs and smartphones, is mostly mined in Congo — where child labor remains a serious concern.

Why child labor is so prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa

A shocking number of underage workers are active in sub-Saharan Africa.

Pakistan's child circus performers risk their lives for show

Child labor is illegal in Pakistan, but the practice is still prevalent — especially at Islamabad's Lucky Irani Circus.

Poverty keeps countless Nigerian children out of school

One in three children in Nigeria don't go to school. Unfortunately the country is a global leader in this area.

Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate

Ivory Coast has made major strides in eliminating child labor, especially in the cocoa industry.

The Dark Side of Crystals

On social media, crystals are hyped as a cure for all sorts of ailments. What's behind the craze?

Child labor on the rise, ILO says

ILO says decent work for adults is key to eradicating child labor.

India: E-waste provides poor children a dangerous living

Discarded laptops and smartphones contain valuable metals. But their extraction is a crude and hazardous process.

Malawi: Under-age child carers — GirlZOffMute

Imagine being forced to look after your young siblings when you are a kid yourself.

What's behind Nepal's missing children?

Communities across Nepal fear children are increasingly being trafficked for labor and sexual exploitation.

Going to the gold mine instead of school

An NGO in Bidimba is working hard to put impoverished children in school — and keep them there.

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Israel strikes Tehran as European leaders plan Iran meeting

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK are set to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday.

Fordo — the heart of Iran's nuclear program

Israel's Iran attack sparks legal debate

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