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Slavery and human trafficking is thought to affect 27 million people around the world. Too big to tackle? We don’t think so. You can make a difference. Take these actions, and stay up-to-date with campaign news.

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10 years is too long to wait for action
10 years on, chocolate companies break promise to stop child labour in the cocoa industry
No choices at work for millions of children
Clean up our electorate
Hunt for ethical eggs this Easter

Christmas 2010 : Give Child Labour the Sack
Call + Response Screenings Oct 2010
Go for the goal on 12 June
"Suck it up" gets Arnott's attention
Follow the Leader
Autumn of Action!
Start a Chainstore Reaction
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Christmas 2010 : Give Child Labour the Sack

Give Child Labour the Sack!Today, there are 115 million children trapped in the worst forms of child labour, which includes armed conflict, slavery, debt bondage, sexual exploitation and work that is likely to harm their health, safety and development. By far, the largest numbers of trafficked children are in our region, the Asia-Pacific.

Human trafficking is driven by the demand for cheap goods, services and labour. Consumers are often unaware that trafficked and exploited labour has been used to produce their goods.

As individuals, governments and businesses worldwide directly and indirectly fuel the crime of human trafficking and slavery - including the worst forms of child labour - they all have a role to play in combating it. Take action today!

Write your name and email address in our 'Give Child Labour the Sack' e-card to ask Australia’s Foreign Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd, to help combat human trafficking and slavery.



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Christmas 2010 : Give Child Labour the Sack

Give Child Labour the Sack!Today, there are 115 million children trapped in the worst forms of child labour, which includes armed conflict, slavery, debt bondage, sexual exploitation and work that is likely to harm their health, safety and development. By far, the largest numbers of trafficked children are in our region, the Asia-Pacific.

Human trafficking is driven by the demand for cheap goods, services and labour. Consumers are often unaware that trafficked and exploited labour has been used to produce their goods.

As individuals, governments and businesses worldwide directly and indirectly fuel the crime of human trafficking and slavery - including the worst forms of child labour - they all have a role to play in combating it. Take action today!

Write your name and email address in our 'Give Child Labour the Sack' e-card to ask Australia’s Foreign Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd, to help combat human trafficking and slavery.



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What dangers do children face at work?

In agriculture, children may be exposed to toxic pesticides or fertilisers. They work with dangerous blades and tools and carry heavy loads.

In mining, children may use poisonous chemicals, face the risks of mine collapse and sometimes work with explosives.

In construction, children may carry heavy loads, work at tall heights and risk injury from dangerous machinery.

In manufacturing, children may use toxic solvents, perform repetitive tasks in painful positions and risk injury from sharp tools.

In domestic work, children risk abuse, work long hours and often live in isolation from their family and friends.