Series - Editorial Fellowship: Global Aid and Co-operation

Children spearhead change in Worst Child Labour countries

Author Jahanzeb Hussain Syed
Addressing the worst forms of child labour becomes more effective when child labourers are actively involved in research and advocacy.

Why It Matters

Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.

“These children have no money, so they are forced to work. However, after analyzing the data, the children came to understand—and we also observed—that while economic hardship is a significant factor, other causes are also connected,”

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