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The European Union has announced a R168 million donation towards the eradication of Child labour in the agriculture sector. EndChildLabour EU Agriculture

Delegates at the 5th Global Conference on the elimination of child labour say ending child labour will require increased social protection and monitoring of supply chain through a multi-stakeholder approach.

According to a declaration of the 4th Global Conference on Child Labour held in 2017, 71 percent of child labour is performed in the agriculture sector.European Union Commissioner for International Partnership Jutta Urpilainen announced the EU’s latest support towards the elimination of child labour in the sector.

A global activist against child labour and Nobel Peace Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi says rich countries must develop a sense of compassion and urgency to support children in poor countries. ILO Director General, Guy Ryder says tackling child labour will require political will at a global, national and local level.

 

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