Children Demand an End to Child Labor at UN Headquarters

GENEVA, June 12.— More than 600 children gathered in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva on the World Day against Child Labor to demand an end to this illegal practice, EFE reported.

The children entered the UN building to attend the plenary session of the International Labor Organization (ILO), "on behalf of all the children of the world."

This event is the last of a long list of activities organized in this city to promote awareness among citizens, with a focus on children, regarding child labor.

The ILO dedicated its conference to the World Day against Child Labor, especially to girls.

This organization estimates that some 100 million girls are victims of child labor in the world.