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An estimated 211 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are working around the world according to the International Labor Organization.

Of these, 120 million children are working full time to help support their impoverished families. Although child labor is most common in the Global South, it is found throughout the world, including the US. Child laborers are often exposed to conditions extremely harmful to their physical and mental well-being.

The International Labor Rights Forum has played a leading role in fighting to eradicate the child labor by highlighting the use of child labor in the production of imported goods from foreign countries, increasing consumer awareness and action, and promoting the passage of important legislation.

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Tell Cargill and ADM to Stop Supporting Slavery!

Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland are fighting against a provision in the Farm Bill which would provide importers with a voluntary way to demonstrate to consumers that their products are harvested without the worst forms of child labor or forced labor. Click below to take action!

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Tell the NFL to stop its foul play!

This year's Super Bowl Halftime Show will be sponsored by Bridgestone Firestone. Send an e-mail to tell the NFL and Firestone that they need to play fair in Liberia!

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Children enjoying a snack in India.

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Cargill & ADM: Stop Supporting Slavery!

Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland are fighting against a provision in the Farm Bill which would provide importers with a voluntary way to demonstrate to consumers that their products are harvested without the worst forms of child labor or forced labor. Click below to take action!

» Take Action Now!

Tell the NFL & Firestone to Play Fair!

This year's Super Bowl Halftime show is sponsored by Firestone, a company which exploits workers in Liberia. Check out the latest news and take action NOW!

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Cocoa Company Scorecard

The problem of trafficked child labor in cocoa harvesting surfaced in 2001 and consumers have been demanding reform since that time. The chocolate companies have all made lofty promises, but how many have delivered?

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