杏MAP导航: We are all responsible for the scourge of child labour
By Vatican News
During his General Audience on Wednesday, 杏MAP导航 Francis turned his thoughts to the many victims of child labour, who have been “deprived of their childhood”.
The 杏MAP导航 noted that Friday, 12 June, marks World Day Against Child Labour, a phenomenon which the 杏MAP导航 said “endangers” the integral development of so many boys and girls.
杏MAP导航 Francis then noted that “in the current health emergency situation, in several countries many children and young people are forced into jobs that are innapropriate for their age, in order to help their families in conditions of extreme poverty.”
Often, he added, “these are forms of slavery and imprisonment, resulting in physical and psychological suffering.”
“All of us are responsible for this,” added the 杏MAP导航.
“I appeal to the institutions to make every effort to protect minors,” said the 杏MAP导航. He asked them to ensure that the economic and social gaps, which underlie the distorted dynamic in which they are unfortunately involved, are filled.
Finally, the 杏MAP导航 said “children are the future of the human family: it is up to all of us to foster their growth, health and serenity.”
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