World Day Against Child Labor
World Day Against Child Labor is celebrated every year on June 12. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and combating child labor worldwide. The International Labor Organization (ILO), a United Nations organization, began today to draw attention to the plight of millions of children who work at the expense of their education, health and well-being.
Child labor refers to employing children in work that harms their physical or mental development and deprives them of their childhood. It violates children's rights and prevents them from getting an education, acquiring skills and enjoying a normal childhood. The World Day Against Child Labor aims to promote the importance of ending child labor and creating a world where children are protected, educated and allowed to reach their full potential. The day provides an opportunity for governments, organizations and individuals to come together and take action to end child labor in all its forms.
Various activities and events are organized on this day to raise awareness about the use of child labor and promote its elimination. These activities may include public demonstrations, educational campaigns, workshops, seminars and media initiatives. The goal is to gain support and commitment from governments, businesses, civil society and the public to take concrete actions to eliminate child labor. The ILO has chosen a theme for each World Day Against Child Labor and focuses on a specific aspect of child labour. In the past, the themes were "Children should not work in the fields, but on their dreams", "Ending child labor in supply chains - it's everyone's business" and "Safe and healthy generation".
By raising awareness of child labor and taking action to combat it, World Day Against Child Labor plays a crucial role in the global fight against this problem. It highlights the importance of providing children with a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow, learn and develop without being exploited or forced to work.
