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submitted 16 hours ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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Turkey’s soaring inflation, which reached 47% in November, is forcing millions of children into poverty, with many dropping out of school to support their families.

About 7 million Turkish children, or one-third of the population under 18, live in poverty, with families like the Sahins in Istanbul relying on children to scavenge or sell goods to make ends meet.

Rising living costs and inadequate welfare support have deepened child labor and deprivation, creating a “lost generation” trapped in cycles of poverty.

Activists warn of lifelong disadvantages without systemic intervention.

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[-] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 8 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Which probably also means religious conservatism will be on the rise for multiple generations. Since uneducated people are more likely to vote to the right. Expect Turkey to keep voting for a “strong” man as president who will curry favor with far right Muslims.

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