World Day Against Child Labour: Afghan Children Continue to Face Hardships Hayatullah.Rahimi Sat, 06/13/2026 - 02:56 Author Liluma Qadiry Business As the world marks June 12, the World Day Against Child Labour, the situation of thousands of child workers in Afghanistan remains a source of concern. Instead of attending school and receiving an education, many children are forced to work to help support their families. UNICEF says that nearly one-third of children in Afghanistan are engaged in labor.