Script writing for bommalatam on child labour
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It is estimated that more than one million children are forced into exploitative child labour each year. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that worldwide 246 million children are engaged in child labour; 186 million are under the age of 15. Some forms of work are perfectly acceptable, and can be a positive experience for children. Child labour, on the other hand, is exploitative, physically or psychologically harmful or abusive, and unfair. It robs children of their youth and their education. While it is true that some adults exploit children intentionally, others do so because they are unaware that they are risking children’s physical or mental health.
The following script aims to raise awareness among adult listeners of child labour issues, by telling the stories of several children who have been exploited. Perhaps you can find out other stories of children in your area to add to these. Other scripts in this package help prevent child exploitation by promoting children’s education. Radio programs that aim to reduce poverty also help; poverty is the most important root cause of child labour.