Child Labour Day: Poverty, Weak Enforcement Fuel Child Labour
As South Sudan marks the World Day Against Child Labour, a child rights advocate warns that poverty continues to push children out of school and into work, exposing them to crime, substance abuse, and exploitation. Speaking on Eye Radio’s Dawn Show, advocate Godfrey Victor stated that children engaged in labour are often driven by difficult family circumstances, including poverty, parental disability, the loss of guardians, and displacement. According to Victor, some children
As South Sudan observes the World Day Against Child Labour, a child rights advocate is highlighting the persistent issues driving children into work. Poverty, family hardship, and the loss of guardians are forcing children to abandon education for labor, often to support their families. These children face significant risks, including crime, substance abuse, and exploitation, jeopardizing their futures.
The advocate also pointed to the inadequate enforcement of existing child protection laws. Despite having legal frameworks like the Child Act, their implementation is weak, allowing child labor, recruitment into armed groups, and child marriage to continue unchecked. This lack of accountability means laws often remain unenacted, failing to protect vulnerable children.
The widespread child labor in South Sudan, driven by poverty and ineffective law enforcement, highlights a critical failure to protect the nation's youth and ensure their access to education and a safe future.
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