Most child workers are found in Asia. Child labor force participation rates are much higher in rural than in urban areas.

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• Forced and bonded child labor has a devastating impact on children. Long work hours, often in dangerous and unhealthy conditions can lead to lasting physical and psychological harm.

• Child Labor deprives children of an education and a normal childhood and is a violation of their rights.

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Write a column for your school newsletter describing what steps youth can take to raise awareness about child exploitation?

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Around the world, educating girls has long term positive social impact

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• An educated girl is more active socially, economically and politically.
She tends to marry later and have fewer children.

She provides better care for her children. She can protect herself against diseases like HIV/Aids.

• Education is vital to ensuring a better quality of life for all children and a better world for all peoples.

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create a storyboard for a television advertisement that promotes the education of girls.

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