ABSTRACT
Introduction Many millions of children, in dozens of countries around the world, are engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure, and basic freedoms, violating their rights and severely compromising their future. Child labor not only prevents children from acquiring the skills and education they need for a better future, but also perpetuates poverty and aff ects national economies through losses in competitiveness, productivity, and potential income. Conversely, withdrawing children from child labor, providing them with education, and assisting their families with training and employment opportunities, contribute directly to creating decent work for adults.
