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Child laborers say forced into work, out of school

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KABUL (Pajhwok): The World Day against child labor once again arrived on Sunday at a time when many Afghan children are engaged in hard labor to support their families due to economic hardships.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has designated June 12 as "International Day for the Elimination of Child Labor".

National and international laws prohibit child labor that harms their mental and physical health and impedes their education.

A Pajhwok Afghan News report published nine years ago shows that many Afghan children work hard against a small salary and the hard work caused them health problems and hindered their . . .

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