World Day Against Child Labour: A Global Call to Protect Childhood
Every year on June 12th, the world unites to observe the World Day Against Child Labour, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of child labourers and promoting efforts to eliminate child labour worldwide. This day, initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002, serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle to protect children’s rights and ensure a brighter future for all. The Stark Reality of Child Labour Child labour remains a significant global issue, affecting millions of children across the world. According to the ILO, there are an estimated 160 million children engaged in child labour, with nearly half of them working in hazardous conditions. These children are often deprived of their childhood, education, and basic rights, forced to work in dangerous environments, and subjected to exploitation and abuse. The primary sectors where child labour is prevalent include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and domestic work. In many cases, child...