Our Future is in Peril: The Persistence of Child Labor - Which industries to hold accountable and what can be done

Op-Ed by Maria Wehbe, Featured Writer

According to UNICEF, nearly 1 in 10 children – approximately tallying up to 152 million – are facing child labor until this day. These children engage in the work force starting a young age because they have no other choice – however, many companies, individuals and industries take advantage of their vulnerability and gullibility. It is important to pinpoint the industries that are recruiting and exploiting these children in the first place. Some of the American industries are, but not limited to Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Kellogg’s.