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Child Labour in Photos: Electronic Waste

Note: The photos in this post are strictly for editorial/education purposes. Do not copy or share without my permission. All taken at Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana, the exploratory photos below offer insights into hazardous child labour and e-waste. Hazardous Child Labour Informal disposal and recycling of end-of-life electronics (e-waste ) may be poisoning a generation […]

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