World Day Against Child Labour was observed today under the theme "Act now: end child labour!".

The day aims to creat awareness about the illegal practice of child labour that still prevails.

According to a report by UNICEF and International Labour Organization (ILO), the number of children in child labour has risen to 160 million worldwide - an increase of 8.4 million children in the last four years.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed millions on the brink of poverty and child labour is directly linked to it.