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 12 June 2009
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ILO warns financial crisis could increase number of girl child labourers

More than 100 million girls are involved in child labour worldwide, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reports.

In a study launched on the World Day against Child Labour, observed on Friday, the ILO warns that the global financial crisis could push an increasing number of children, particularly girls, into child labour.

ILO expert Frank Hageman presents the ILO report.

Cut and full statement.