According to recent data provided by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), 171 million children work in places which are hazardous for their physical and mental health, 5.7 million have become slaves to pay family debts, 1.8 million are exploited by prostitution and pornography rackets, 1.2 million have fallen victim to trafficking or have been press-ganged into sexual exploitation, forced labour or work, 600 000 are involved in other illegal activities, while at least 300 000 children have been forcibly recruited into armed forces around the world.
According to recent data provided by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), 171 million children work in places which are hazardous for their physical and mental health, 5.7 million have become slaves to pay family debts, 1.8 million are exploited by prostitution and pornography rackets, 1.2 million have fallen victim to trafficking or have been press-ganged into sexual exploitation, forced labour or work, 600 000 are involved in other illegal activities, while at least 300 000 children have been forcibly recruited into armed forces around the world.