Seeking alternatives to child labour

Mining is one of the most dangerous sectors in which children work, and in some parts of the world work in large numbers.
Child labour is used for mining coal, salt and diamonds across Asia, South America and Africa.
Gold mining has come into focus recently as having a particularly severe impact on children.
Human Rights Watch has produced a report showing children as young as eight years old are working in small mines in Tanzania, Africa's fourth-largest gold producer.
Janine Morna, a researcher with the US-based organisation says children are at risk of short-term and long-term injury.
"Children work in deep pits, some up to 70 metres deep. In addition very deep down in the pits toxic gas is released by various pumps and machines that are used to keep the water out. Mining is one of the most hazardous forms of child labour. It is prohibited under international law, and the Tanzanian government has strong laws preventing children from going into the mines. However, it hasn't done enough to put these laws into practice. Children in particular aren't able to manage with the heavy loads and the use of heavy machinery that is required for mining."
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