In what seems like an extraordinary development in the 21st century, child labour is back on the global agenda.  The pendulum is swinging back to the 19th century.

Some states in the US are winding back child labour regulations so that children can be employed.  Indeed, the number of kids at work in the US increased by 37% between 2015 and 2022.

In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the rise in child labour - and how and why countries like America can have a blindspot when it comes to working children.

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