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Article

19 Jan 2015

Author:
UNICEF, in Guardian (UK)

How business affects children in global supply chains - in pictures

The ILO estimates that worldwide, 115 million children are engaged in hazardous work…It constitutes one of the worst forms of child labour, and is prevalent in industries such as agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing and services. The number of children killed at work is believed to stand at 22,000 each year. There is no data on the number of children suffering injuries and sickness at work. Numerous products that involve hazardous child labour can end up in global supply chains, including agricultural produce, minerals and manufactured goods…Companies have an important role to play in promoting decent employment for young workers…Companies can support families by providing fair employment terms and decent working conditions, including an adequate living wage…