World Child Labor Prohibition Day is celebrated every year on June 12 with the aim of eradicating child labour. It is an event that is celebrated by all the member states of the United Nations to raise awareness about the need to end child labour. According to the United Nations, more than 150 million children around the world are still working or forced to work as laborers. It aims to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labour. The United Nations believes that child labor can be eliminated from the world if people and governments focus on the root causes and understand the link between social justice and child labor.
World Day Against Child Labor 2023 Theme
This year we are celebrating 21st World Child Labor Prohibition Day. On this occasion, the International Labor Organization (ILO) organizes several events that emphasize the importance of ending child labour. This World Day Against Child Labour, the ILO has decided on the theme “Action Week Against Child Labour” to raise more awareness about the issue.
World Day Against Child Labor 2023 History
This year, we will celebrate the 21st World Day Against Child Labour. The origin of this day can be traced back to 2000. There has been steady progress in reducing child labor for nearly two decades. However, conflicts, crises and the COVID-19 pandemic have plunged more families into poverty and forced millions of children into child labour.
Significance of World Day Against Child Labor 2023
Child labor is a serious problem and the World Day Against Child Labor addresses this issue. Child labor robs children of a ‘normal’ childhood. They are made to work in exploitative conditions that can be potentially dangerous. It is important to support and observe days like World Child Labor Prohibition Day to spread the message of child labor eradication.
The World Day Against Child Labor is a reminder that child labor practices are a serious problem, and it is necessary to address the issue. Child labor robs children of their innocence, their rights and a normal childhood as they are forced to work in harsh conditions and are often subjected to trauma. It is important to support and observe this day to spread the message of abolition of this inhuman practice.
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