Children Rights and their situation in Afghanistan
Children are the most weak group among other groups in Afghanistan. They are facing many problems such as lack of access to proper education, forced labor, abuse, trafficking, smuggling and other kinds of hazards and problems.
The Afghanistan Constitution states in article 43 that“Education is the right of all citizens of Afghanistan and should be provided up to bachelor level, free of charge by the state institutions.” Article 49 of the Constitution also states that “Imposing forced labour is prohibited”. The New Labour Code of Afghanistan states that minimum age for employment in light occupation is completion of 14 and the minimum age of 18 years for admission to hazardous occupations and work.
