No one will say that children should suffer. No one will say that children should work 14 hours a day. But who will step forward to stop this?

Whether child labour is a consequence or a cause of poverty..let us please define poverty differently than usual.

“Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not being able to go to school and not knowing how to read. Poverty is not having a job, is fear for the future, living one day at a time. Poverty is losing a child to illness brought about by unclean water. Poverty is powerlessness, lack of representation and freedom.”

This is the answer we mostly get when we ask for a definition of poverty ..but these very words are the reason why around 1 billion people still suffer from poverty.

We, the youth, should put a new definition for poverty.
Let that be: “Poverty is a call to action -for the poor and the wealthy alike -a call to change the world”.

It was recognised that ending the commercial exploitation of children must be one of humankind's top priorities. It was accepted as a cause that demands immediate attention and immediate action.

Since then many governments, organisations, and individuals have stepped forward to meet this challenge. Governments have ratified Convention 182 at the fastest rate ever for an international treaty. By this convention the worst forms of child labour must end.

NGOs, trade unions, and some businesses have launched innovative programs to protect children. Ordinary people have readily given whatever they could to help this cause.

The real measure of success, however, is the difference being made in the lives of vulnerable children. Too often efforts have been limited by lack of information about the existence and extent of the worst forms of child labour. Many times people simply don't know about the exploitation going on so close to their homes. Sometimes, though, people just choose to ignore it.

After making you familiar with the condition and the facts in the two previous parts let’s get to work..

Our aim is to create a better future for our countries by our own engagement..so here are 10 things WE Can do to end
the worst forms of child labour..

Everyone can help solve this problem. Whether young or old, you can do your part.
1.Learn more about the worst forms of child labour and the laws against them.

2.Discuss the problem openly in your community and decide on specific actions to take.

3.Bring other concerned people together to form a united group fighting against the problem.

4.Ask your government representatives to take immediate action to end the worst forms of child labour and provide education for all children.

5.Tell businesses that you will buy nothing from them if they exploit children.

6.Personally help the rehabilitation of children removed from child labour

7.Express your thoughts and feelings about child labour through preparing speeches, making paintings or posters, writing songs or slogans

8.Use the media to get your message across by requesting your local or national television station to do an investigative series about the worst forms of child labour

9.Raise funds to help other children by donating a small portion of your pocket money each month to programs for children rescued from the worst forms of child labour or convince your school or community to set up a special fund for those suffering children.

Last but not least
Pledge to continue your efforts until EVERY child enjoys their right to a childhood