Children as young as five are forced to worked long hours in unbearable conditions mining, which is one of the deadliest forms of child labor. The children’s health is threatened the heavy metals that contaminate the soil, water, and air, in addition to the physical dangers. The children cannot go to school and often do not have access to clean water and healthcare. In the Philippines, there are around 18,000 children involved in gold, silver and copper mining.
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