In East Asia and Pacific, 16 of 21 countries made progress with China and Thailand improving by 11 points.

India improves ranking in world childhood index; infant mortality, child labour a concern: Report

As many as 17 child labourers, all hailing from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand states have been rescued at Secunderabad Railway station here, officials said today

17 child labourers rescued in Hyderabad

A three-month investigation had found that a flourishing black market had resulted in at least seven children being killed since June

India's Jharkhand to crush 'mica mafia', stop child worker deaths by legalising some mines

India is one of the world's largest producers of the silver-coloured, crystalline mineral that has gained prominence in recent years

Death of child workers in India tinge mica industry

Construction, cigerette making have not been considered hazardous. Earlier 83 occupations came under this category, now only three

India passes controversial child labour bill

UNICEF decried the new provision, saying the legitimisation of family work would further disadvantage children from poorer families

Indian parliament passes controversial child labour law

A West African country were a child is lazy, if not employed. Sixty per cent of children aged between five and 17 are working

Burkina Faso counts cost of child labour

Child labour has doubled over the past five years, with 9,700 children aged between 10 and 17 working to feed their families

Wars and poverty force Gaza children to work

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