World Day against Child Labour
June 12, 2024 2024-06-12 14:57World Day against Child Labour
World Day against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is a critical call for people, organizations and governments across the world to take action to prevent child labour and promote awareness of its harmful effects. World Day Against Child Labour reminds us to act against child labour and strive together to make a better future for children across the world.
History of World Day Against Child Labour
Child labour remains a major concern, especially in poor and developing countries, as it deprives children of their childhood and independence. To make the world aware about this serious issue, the International Labour Organization (ILO) decided in 2002 to observe World Day Against Child Labour every year on 12th June. The United Nations declared 2021 a special year to stop child labour. They wanted everyone to know about this problem and work together to end it.
Importance of World Day Against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is of utmost importance as it is observed to eliminate child labour worldwide. The event, celebrated every year on June 12, reminds us that many children around the world still suffer from unhealthy work environments. Child labour not only violates children’s rights but also obstructs their well-being, access to quality education and their all-round development. World Day Against Child Labour aims to make people aware of this critical issue and inspire us to initiate efforts to end child exploitation.
The theme of World Day Against Child Labour
This year’s World Day Against Child Labour’s theme is “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour”. The aim of World Day Against Child Labour is to promote collective action and gather together to fight against child labour thereby emphasising the importance of building a world where children are protected, educated and have the opportunity to thrive.