Child labourers as young as six dig for cobalt to power electric cars and phones
The Democratic Republic of Congo provides half of the world's supply - leading to a rise in children working in mines instead of being at school.
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On Halloween … here are 13 things that are really terrifying for children
Bombs and bullets, natural disasters, child marriage and discrimination - these are just some of scary realities that keep children out of school.
‘I wish I could go to school’: 2m children miss out on education in war-torn Yemen
Many youngsters are falling into child labour, over 40% of girls are married by the age of 15 and teachers haven't been paid for two years.
#WriteTheWrong: 18 reasons why 260m children are out of school in 2018
Theirworld has launched the #WriteTheWrong campaign to spotlight the global education crisis - here we look at some of the causes.
Countries move to end child labour – but globally the picture is still bleak
More than 150 million children are still forced to work - often depriving them of education, causing them stress and putting them in danger.
Mongolian child jockeys as young as five miss school and risk injury
Campaigners are calling for an end to the exploitation of vulnerable children, with more than 10,000 taking part in races.
“I’m a teacher but my experiences as a child labourer motivate me to help others”
A Global Youth Ambassador from Pakistan tells how he guided a boy called Aamir away from work and back into school.
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Lured into work over summer holidays, many Indian children will never return to school
Agents often break promises to bring back children from factories or farms to their villages in time for the new school session.
Thousands of Moroccan girls work as ‘slave’ maids instead of going to school
Despite laws to protect them, many young girls are still being abused and exploited by what one organisation calls "a form of slavery".
13 challenges children face just to be able to go to school
From discrimination and child labour to gang violence and dangerous journeys to school, we look at some of the obstacles children have to overcome to get an education.