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One in 17 Children Working: Child Labour Crisis

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 12

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  • Global South Impact Focus — 1 source

Coverage is limited to a single perspective, lacking diverse viewpoints on the child labour crisis.

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This story addresses the global child labour crisis, reporting that approximately 138 million children are engaged in child labour, with a significant portion in hazardous work. The crisis disproportionately affects the Global South, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Approximately 138 million children globally, or about one in 17, are engaged in child labour, with 54 million in hazardous work, according to estimates by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF.
  • The global child labour crisis disproportionately impacts the Global South, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Global South Impact Focus
  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera highlights the global child labour crisis, focusing on its disproportionate impact on the Global South, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, and the systemic issues perpetuating it.

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