Today, the World Day Against Child Labour is being commemorated globally, including in Pakistan.
The goal of celebrating this day is to promote awareness about child labour and inspire efforts to eliminate this societal injustice.
The number of child laborers in Pakistan has surpassed 20 million as a result of poor legislation and inadequate remedies. The prevalence of child labor in Punjab is 14 percent.
Child labour is on the rise, despite governments’ announcements of measures to address the issue, they have failed to take significant action.
The head of a non-governmental organization (NGO) stated that the issue of child labor necessitates the implementation of a comprehensive and enduring strategy.
Over 10 million children in Punjab are currently not attending school and are instead forced to engage in laborious work.
Additionally, the provincial minister for education has declared intentions to offer exclusive remuneration for enrolling children in schools, while also ensuring that pupils receive instruction in practical skills.
