17/03/2026
Nearly 138 million kids across the world are still affected by child labour practices, UNICEF reports suggest. They account for almost eight per cent of children globally.
Children facing hazardous work situations exceed 54 million and raising awareness is one of the key steps to illuminating the problem and discovering an effective solution.
Luckily, the overall number of kids affected by child labour practices has decreased by 25 million in the period from 2020 to 2024. Since 2000, the reduction is more than 100 million children.
Ending child labour requires a comprehensive approach that involves multiple entities, from governments to social organisations, and individual family units. The most effective practices include strengthened social protection, economic support, the provision of decent work opportunities for adults, the provision of free and compulsory education, enhancements in legal frameworks, and better law enforcement.
For a consecutive year, the British School of Sofia (BSS) has been an active participant in CNN’s My Freedom Day Campaign.
is an annual, student-driven initiative that raises awareness about modern-day slavery, including forced labour and child labour.
This year, the initiative celebrates its 10th anniversary under the slogan Progress and Obstacles in Combatting Modern Day Slavery. Forced child labour, especially in hazardous circumstances, is considered a modern form of slavery. It very often includes exploitation, a fact that we all need to understand and address on an ongoing basis.
Here’s how our youngest learners raise awareness. We hope that the endearing message will highlight a major problem, making all of us think about those in need and take action.
