The link between child labor and human rights
There are so many pressing human needs - it is hard to prioritize them. We need to combat HIV and other epidemic diseases, as well as terrorism, drug trafficking, and military conflicts. We need clean water, sanitation, health care and immunizations, and adequate nutrition - not to mention environmental protection and an adequate standard of living. The list goes on and is daunting. But, we ought to think of not only how many human rights issues are linked to child labor, but how many of these issues can be addressed by redirecting millions child laborers to school - for example, HIV education, immunizations, nutrition, etc. Quality education can make an important contribution to a culture of global tolerance and world peace and security.