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Child labour remains one of the most significant challenges in the cocoa industry, particularly in West Africa, where C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana\u2014two of the world\u2019s largest cocoa-producing nations\u2014together account for around 1.56 million child labourers working in hazardous conditions. (U.S. Department of Labor) These children often miss out on education, are exposed to dangerous chemicals, and carry out physically demanding tasks that hinder their development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Child labour remains one of the most significant challenges in the cocoa industry, particularly in West Africa, where C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana\u2014two of the world\u2019s largest cocoa-producing nations\u2014together account for around 1.56 million child labourers working in hazardous conditions. 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