by KSCF US Team | Jun 30, 2020 | Field Notes, project-syndicate.org
As a young person, it is heartbreaking to see the state of child trafficking in the U.S. The freedom children are entitled to isn’t granted for millions of young people. Moreover, the distance we enjoy from their reality is a product of our own privileged position and...
by KSCF-US | Jun 22, 2020 | Field Notes
Neeraj Murmu used to work in the mines, excavating mica, a shimmery mineral widely used in makeup products, technology and automotives. He engaged in a hazardous, grueling occupation to help support his family with extra income. Neeraj is from Giridih, Jharkhand and...
by KSCF-US | Jun 18, 2020 | Field Notes
Young activists from across the world are speaking up for those who are at risk of becoming child laborers. They are asking their leaders to take action and protect children from the devastating effects the COVID-19 pandemic will have on marginalized children now and...
by 100 Million Campaign | Jun 17, 2020 | Field Notes
This blog post is courtesy of the 100 Million Campaign As the world comes to terms with the distressing news of the COVID-19 pandemic, its ripple effects shine a light on wider systemic deficiency. It is in crises like these that the causes and consequences of extreme...
by KSCF-US | Jun 12, 2020 | Field Notes
In times of crisis, children are often the ones who suffer the most. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Marginalized children around the world are especially at risk, as this global crisis creates many factors that will contribute to the rise in child labor....
by Maddie Tango, 100 Million US Activist | May 31, 2020 | Field Notes
This blog post is courtesy of the US 100 Million Campaign It’s really scary to me that our systems and society allow us to put children in danger of tobacco poisoning through working in fields, while simultaneously making it illegal for kids to smoke cigarettes by...