Child Labor:: in Every Children
Child Labor:: in Every Children
least developed
1 in every 4 children countries, around 1 in 4
children (ages 5 to 17)
are engaged in labor
that is considered
detrimental to their
health and
development.
The prevalence of
child labor is highest in
sub-Saharan Africa,
with 29%.
In almost regions, boys
Gender Disparities and girls are equally
likely to be involved in
child labor.
Work burdens the child; too heavy for child’s Work is appropriate to child’s age and mental
age and capabilities capabilities
Very long hours of work; child has limited or Limited hours of work; does not hinder the
no time for school, play or rest child from going to school, playing or resting
Child is subject to psychological, verbal or Child’s physical, emotional and mental well-
physical/ sexual abuse being are nourished even in the work
environment
Child's work is used for exploitative or Child's work serves as a vehicle for social
operations or disguised illegal activities advancement and improvement in the child's
quality of life
Workplace poses hazards to child’s health Workplace is kept safe and child friendly;
and life does not pose hazards to health and life of
the child
Legal Framework for the
Worst Forms of Child Labor
Laws and Regulations on Child Labor
Standard Meets Int’l Age Legislation
Standards:
YES or NO
Minimum Age for Work Yes 15 Article 139 of the Labor Code; Section 16 of the Act
Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of
Domestic Workers
Minimum Age for Yes 18 Article 139 of the Labor Code
Hazardous Work