This document discusses child labor as a global issue. It defines child labor as work that harms children or prevents them from attending school. The document notes that child labor most commonly occurs in Asia, especially in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, domestic work, and child prostitution. It identifies the main causes of child labor as low income, low education levels, lack of services, and violated labor laws. The document also outlines some steps that have been taken to address child labor, such as international laws and declining rates in recent years.