A global overview of child labour and an introduction to some key themes.
What kinds of work do children around the world do and in what conditions? Also find out what our Eye to Eye participants do.
Why do so many children work? Find out some of the fundamental reasons.
Are there laws that prohibit child labour? What work is most harmful? How old must a child be to work legally?
How gender can make a difference to the types of work children do and the way they are treated.
Around the world many working children and adolescents have organised themselves into movements to protect their rights.
Our approach to child labour, a complex and emotive issue. Do we accept it in some cases? Do we fight to abolish it?
Save the Children works with local partners and with children’s rights at the centre in responding to the issue of child labour.
