Amidst coronavirus crisis, there’s an increase in demand and supply of child labour as industries and businesses are looking for cheaper labour options, says Soledad Herrero, Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF India

Video Opinion: Here’s how coronavirus crisis will lead to increase in child labour

On World Day against Child Labour, The United Nations (UN) warned on Friday that coronavirus pandemic could push millions of children into work as family incomes are likely to witness a sharp fall.

UN says coronavirus pandemic could push millions into child labour

Children running around railway tracks in scorching Delhi heat, chasing trains and collecting plastic bottles from bogies to sell as scrap is a common sight at the city's railway stations.

U.N. focus on India ahead of World Day Against Child Labour

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Video Opinion: Here’s how coronavirus crisis will lead to increase in child labour

UN says coronavirus pandemic could push millions into child labour

U.N. focus on India ahead of World Day Against Child Labour