ILO reports 138 million children in child labor

The article discusses the International Labour Organization's 2024 report on global child labor, which states that approximately 138 million children are working worldwide. Of these, 54 million are involved in the worst forms of child labor, marking a significant decrease since 2000, when the number was nearly 246 million. Data show that 8% of children globally participate in work, with the agriculture sector dominating the majority, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Egypt, national survey results indicated that the percentage of child workers declined from 9.3% in 2010 to 4.9% in 2021, emphasizing laws that prohibit child employment before age 15 and limit work to no more than six hours per day. The organization confirms that the worst forms of child labor include illegal and hazardous work, linking the phenomenon to various social and humanitarian issues, and calls for greater community awareness and legislative measures to protect children. It also highlighted Egypt's efforts to combat the issue through programs supporting and empowering families, successfully reintegrating many children into education through awareness campaigns and alternative income projects. The role of media in correcting misconceptions and ensuring long-term protection for children is also of vital importance.

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