As stated by the International Labour Organisation, “around 260 million children are in employment around the world”. It is estimated that about 170 million of those children are either too young for the particular job or work below the required minimum age of a job (because of its detrimental nature or conditions – is altogether considered unacceptable for children and is prohibited). [5]
However, the situation is improving; International Labour Organisation estimates suggest child labour declined by 30% between 2000 and 2012, but still 11% of the world’s children are in situations that deprive them of their right to go to school without interference from work. As stated by the International Labour Organisation, “Many of these child labourers work within the fashion supply chain, making the textiles and garments to satisfy the demand of consumers in Europe, the US, and beyond.” Sofie Ovaa, global campaign coordinator of Stop Child Labour, says: “There are many girls in countries like India and Bangladesh, who are willing to work for very low prices and are easily brought into these industries under false promises of earning decent wages.” [5]
“The child workers are beaten for falling behind in their production goal, making mistakes or taking too long in the bathroom (which is filthy, lacking even toilet paper, soap or towels).” …
