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Bismillah, a 6-years-old Afghan boy, works at a brick kiln to support his family, earning around 200 Afghanis (around 2.33 USD) a day, as the world marks the World Day Against Child Labor in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 12 June 2023. Child labor is a pressing issue in Afghanistan, with an estimated 25 percent of children aged five to 14 engaged in economic activities. Most of these children work in the informal sector, including agriculture, street vending, and domestic work. The working conditions are often hazardous, and the children are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reported that child labor is prevalent in conflict-affected areas and among marginalized communities. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has also expressed concern over the impact of child labor on children's health, education, and well-being. (Photo by EPA-EFE/Stringer)
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