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Indian Express
12-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Date, theme, quotes, significance — all you need to know
World Day Against Child Labour: World Day Against Child Labour is a global observance marked on June 12 every year, serving as a crucial reminder to build a world free of child labour, where children worldwide are not forced into work at the expense of their education and well-being. Child labour can be defined as any work that is unconstitutional for a child's age by physical or mental abilities. In India, its constitution explicitly prohibits minors under the age of 14 from working in mines, factories, or dangerous occupations. Similarly, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines a child, under the age of 18, as someone who should not engage in hazardous work. In 2024, nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour. Though progress has been made since 2020, millions are still being denied their right to learn, play and and simply be children. UNICEF and @ilo are urging governments to take — UNICEF (@UNICEF) June 11, 2025 Falling on Thursday, June 12, 2025, this year marks the 26th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. It provides an opportunity for stakeholders to strengthen the implementation of the main conventions on child labour: Convention No. 182 and Convention No. 138 on the Minimum Age for Admission to Employment or Work. However, despite advancements to eliminate child labour, UNICEF highlights that it continues to impact nearly 138 million children worldwide, with 54 million of these engaged in hazardous work. This is why the 2025 observance will be marked under the theme, 'Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts!' with this year's theme highlighting both the progress made and the imperative of increasing efforts to fulfil global commitments. The significance behind the World Day Against Child Labour lies in its capacity to promote and strengthen the worldwide appeal to eliminate child labour. While child labour remains one of the most provoking human rights issues today, denying millions of children worldwide their right to education, health, and fundamental freedom, here are some quotes to share to spread awareness and advocate for a world free of child labour. Children should have pens in their hands, not tools. – Kailash Satyarthi Every child deserves a childhood free from exploitation and abuse. – Malala Yousafzai The only way to end child labour is to ensure that all children have access to education and opportunities. – ILO Director-General Child labour perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth, and other social problems. – Kailash Satyarthi There is no justification for child labour. The child is the future of our nation. Let us allow him to develop physically, mentally, and morally. – Mahatma Gandhi There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than how it treats its children. – Nelson Mandela
Khaleej Times
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
World leaders, nobel laureates, and peace advocates unite in UAE for Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
In a historic moment that brought together the world's most inspiring changemakers, the Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit took center stage at Expo City, UAE, on April 12 and 13, 2025. With the powerful theme 'One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace,' the summit witnessed an extraordinary gathering of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, international diplomats, human rights defenders, and peace advocates from across the globe. This year's summit was more than a series of speeches — it was a call to action, a platform for voices demanding justice, equality, and peace in a rapidly changing world. From war-torn regions to global classrooms, the summit's message resonated loud and clear: unity and justice are essential tools for building a better tomorrow. Among the distinguished Nobel Laureates in attendance were Lech Wałęsa (Poland), Kailash Satyarthi (India), Nadia Murad (Iraq), Shirin Ebadi (Iran), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Ouided Bouchamaoui, Prof. Mohan Munasinghe (Sri Lanka), Housine Abbasi, and Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh (Tunisia). Each brought powerful stories of courage, struggle, and transformation, united by a shared mission to foster a world grounded in peace, dialogue, and fairness. A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity — a landmark document that encapsulates core values such as equality, education, freedom, and the power of togetherness. The Charter was passionately endorsed by all delegates, envisioned as a guiding light not just for governments, but for individuals and communities worldwide. The UAE, a nation recognised for its commitment to tolerance and unity, proudly hosted this global milestone. Dubai's Expo City transformed into a beacon of hope, where cultures and nations came together not as separate entities, but as one global family advocating for peace. The summit was honored by the presence of esteemed personalities including Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Parliamentarian and Chair of the Federal National Council's Defense, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, who shared insights on the UAE's diplomatic vision for a peaceful world. Bringing deep intellect and heart to the event, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, moderated insightful sessions. From India, a strong delegation made a meaningful impact: Chandra Kumar Bose (Socio-political activist and Convenor), Dr Vishwanath Karad (Founder, MIT World Peace University), and Dr Ahmed Haque, a renowned peace activist and delegate, all lent powerful voices to the cause of global harmony and justice.
