Rome, 12 June (LaPresse) – ‘Child labour, which still exists today, constitutes a serious violation of the rights of children and adolescents. Fuelled by poverty, inequality, conflict and humanitarian crises, it deprives millions of children and adolescents of the chance to study, grow up and build their own future, and it deprives humanity of the opportunity to benefit from their energy and intelligence.’ So said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour. “The progress made over the last twenty-five years shows that change is possible: the number of children involved in child labour has fallen from 246 million to 138 million. However, the 2030 Agenda’s target of eliminating the phenomenon by 2025 has not been met. Over 54 million children continue to carry out hazardous work that puts their health, safety and development at risk,” added the Head of State.
Mattarella: ‘Child labour remains a serious violation of rights’
Rome, 12 June (LaPresse) – ‘Child labour, which still exists today, constitutes a serious violation of the rights of children and adolescents. Fuelled by poverty, inequality, conflict and humanitarian crises, it deprives millions of children and adolescents of the chance to study, grow up and build their own future, and it deprives humanity of the opportunity to benefit from their energy and intelligence.’ So said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour. “The progress made over the last twenty-five years shows that change is possible: the number of children involved in child labour has fallen from 246 million to 138 million. However, the 2030 Agenda’s target of eliminating the phenomenon by 2025 has not been met. Over 54 million children continue to carry out hazardous work that puts their health, safety and development at risk,” added the Head of State.
