Early marriage and teenage motherhood must be reduced in all societies. Female literacy has been demonstrated to correlate highly with reduced infant mortality. Equal access to education, health care, and social services, therefore, must be available to girls in all societies. Girls and women must be protected in the workplace against dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy, involuntary service in the military, or unequal pay in the workplace. In all societies, education concerning the need for equality for girls and boys must be a high priority.
Female babies are also prone to be abandoned or killed at birth.
Many are underfed and neglected in deference to their male siblings. Schooling is often denied them, and they are either made to work at home to look after their families, or outside in hazardous situations. Many are sexually exploited or married in their early teens. Placing and keeping child labour in the priority list of global health issues through international, regional, and national paediatric associations. Playing an active role in advocacy functions through their national associations and international organizations to bring about commitment of national authorities, policymakers, employers, trade unions, the public, and the community to combat child labour.