It means that the cumulative effect of having to work both inside and outside of the home at such an early age ensures that young girls will have virtually no time to learn and acquire skills that could help them qualify for a future job in a managerial position.  It means that the young girls will never receive wages that are above poverty level, even as adult workers due to their lack of education, and it means that the notion that only men are qualified for managerial positions will be perpetuated.  Female workers will always be stuck in this vicious cycle if we don’t learn that girls must be given equal access to education at an early age. 

At ILRF, we have always said that school is the best place to work for children.  As we honor World Day Against Child Labor today, let us remember that equality is not only essential in the adult workforce, but it is crucial in the educational opportunities that are presented to young boys AND girls.