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Child Labor Day: The plight of child laborers in Uganda

Eddy Micah Jr. | Isaac Mugabi | Cai Nebe
June 13, 2025

As the world marks World Day Against Child Labor, Uganda is grappling with millions of children trapped in child labor. Experts say laws protecting children from hazardous labor in sub-Saharan Africa are still poorly enforced and many communities are unaware of available support.

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