Assalam O Alaikum

Hello dear friends! Well come to my post. How are you all? I hope you will be doing well by the grace of Almighty Allah. I'm also fine and enjoying my day. Today I'm here to participate in this Steemit engagement challenge season 17 week 2 in this Recreative Steem community. The topic of this challenge is "Protecting Children". So let's start without any more delay of time.

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In your own words, what does Child Slavery mean and what are its most common manifestations

Friends child slavery means that forcing children to do work in such conditions which are not suitable for them and keeping them away from their basic rights such maintaining a good health, getting education and enjoying their childhood. In my country Pakistan I have witnessed a bundle of children which are working at different shops, in bricks making and doing other works as well. They do all these things in such age in which they should be in schools getting education and enjoying their childhood.

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But many people force the children to do the works which are assigned by them and then the children have to do work even in harsh conditions such as severe heat and even in severe cold without taking care of their food. All these things are came in the definition of child slavery but there is another thing which more dangerous than that. Yes it the forcing children to do robbery and begging on roads. Many people force the children to do these things for them and the lives of children are totally destroyed.

1. Forced labor:

• Children are forced to work against their will in various industries such as agriculture mining, construction manufacturing and domestic service.

2. Child trafficking:

• Children are trafficked for the purposes of labor exploitation sexual exploitation or forced marriage.

3. Bonded labor:

• Children are forced to work to pay off a debt often under exploitative conditions and with little or no pay.

How does forced labor impact the lives of children?

Forced child labor has serious negative impacts on children's physical emotional and mental well-being. Children subjected to forced labor are often denied access to education proper nutrition and healthcare. They are also at a higher risk of facing physical abuse exploitation and trauma. Also the forced labor can keep the children deprived of their emotional development which leads them towards the dark future. Because they work for others day and night which kills their hopes for bright future.

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Also the forced labor lead the children towards the poverty and systemic inequalities which remain in their lives forever. All these conditions put many long lasting negative impacts on their lives which cause anxiety, tension traumatic stress and other problems related to mental health. Also due to this they children don't like to spend time with others and don't want to increase their social circle. So now we can say that the forced labor is very dangerous for children.

What strategies do you consider effective to eradicate forced child labor?

Yes there are many strategies which we can follow to eradicate the child labor from a country or a society as well. In this regard the government should introduce some frameworks, lays and regulations due which the people who are forcing children to do labor must be penalized. Also according to these laws every individual should make accountable and severe punishments should be given to the people who are forcing children to do labor.

Also by providing educational and vocational training opportunities to children we can keep them away from child labor. This is because it will empower the parents to take their children in schools where free education will given to them so they will prefer education instead of forcing children to do labor. This thing also reduces the vulnerability of children to exploitation.

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Also the Governments businesses and civil society organizations should collaborate to improve monitoring and reporting mechanisms to identify cases of forced child labor. This includes conducting regular inspections engaging with communities and providing avenues for reporting violations so that a quick Action can be taken against child labor activities.

Businesses should commit to ethical sourcing practices including conducting due diligence to ensure that their supply chains are free from forced child labor. Consumers can also play a role by supporting companies that have strong labor practices and avoiding products that are known to be produced using forced child labor.

Collaboration between governments businesses civil society organizations and communities is crucial in the fight against forced child labor. Raising awareness about the issue through education campaigns and advocacy efforts can help mobilize support and resources to address the root causes of forced child labor.

Do you think it is fundamental for children to have the freedom to fully develop and fulfill their dreams? Explain your answer.

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Yes, it is important for children to have opportunities to pursue their dreams and fully develop their potential instead of doing Labor. Encouraging children to explore their interests set goals and work towards achieving them can help them develop a sense of purpose self-confidence and motivation. Providing children with the freedom to explore different options and make their own choices can also foster creativity independence and resilience. Overall allowing children the freedom to pursue their dreams can help them build the skills and competencies they need to succeed in life.

So friends that was my entry about that challenge and I hope you will enjoy reading it. Now it is a time to say goodbye to everyone and I want to invite my friends @sahmie, @dove11, @jyoti-thelight and @patjewell to take a part in this amazing challenge.

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Written by @abdullahw2

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Thanks All 💗

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