Understanding the effects of child labor is essential to address this crisis effectively. The negative effects of child labor are severe and long-lasting, ranging from physical harm to emotional trauma.

Child labour can result in extreme bodily and mental harm, and even death. It can lead to slavery and sexual or economic exploitation. And in nearly every case, it cuts children off from schooling and …

NEW YORK (June 11, 2025) – Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labor in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, …

Aug 6, 2025 · Discover the profound and lasting negative impacts child labor inflicts on children, their development, and society as a whole.

Explore the causes and consequences of child labour, its global prevalence and the importance of education in combating this issue.

Jun 12, 2015 · Child labour can have a range of both mental and physical health effects on a child that often continue into adulthood, these vary and include long-term health issues due to abuse, injuries, …

Dec 5, 2025 · Not all work performed by children is child labour. International standards define child labour as work that is hazardous to a child’s health and development, demands too many hours …

Dec 25, 2025 · Understand the effects of child labor & impact on underprivileged children. Discover how education, advocacy, & stronger laws can prevent child exploitation.

Dec 23, 2024 · Child labor affects millions of children around the globe by depriving them of their childhood, education, and fundamental human rights. It poses risks of physical, emotional, and …

Jan 9, 2025 · The effects of child labour are immediate on physical health, but it also causes significant damage to children’s mental health due to the nature of the work and the constant exploitation they …