Africa/Global: Efforts against child labour often overlook domestic workers

The widespread use of children as domestic servants is one of the most hidden forms of child labour, and one that leaves millions of children, mostly girls, at risk of sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, UNICEF says. "Millions of girls are trapped in poorly paid jobs as domestic servants," UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy said, marking World Day Against Child Labour. "Not only are these children forced to work long, hard hours but they are at increased risk of sexual abuse and being trafficked within and across borders."