🚫 World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Say No to Child Labour, Yes to Education 🌍

 

Each year on June 12, the world observes World Day Against Child Labour to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers and to encourage actions to eliminate it. It's a reminder that every child deserves a childhood filled with education, safety, and dreams—not work.

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📅 Why is June 12 Observed as Child Labour Day?

This day was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the efforts needed to eliminate it. Despite progress, millions of children around the world are still trapped in child labour, often in dangerous and exploitative conditions.

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📊 Child Labour: A Global Issue

According to ILO reports:

• Over 160 million children are still engaged in child labour globally.

• Many works in hazardous environments such as mines, fields, factories, and streets.

• Most child labourers are denied access to education and a safe childhood.

✋ Theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2025

While the ILO announces a new theme each year, the core message remains clear:

“Let children be children. End child labour in all its forms.”

🔍 Causes of Child Labour

• Poverty and lack of family income

• Lack of access to free, quality education

• Unemployment among adults

• Cultural acceptance in some regions

• Poor enforcement of labour laws

🧒 Why Ending Child Labour is Important

• Children in labour lose their right to education and play.

• Child labour affects their mental and physical development.

• It perpetuates the cycle of poverty across generations.

🕊️ What Can We Do to Help?

• Spread Awareness: Share facts, stories, and messages on social media.

• Support NGOs & Initiatives: Organizations like Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Save the Children, and ILO work tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate children.

• Educate Others: Talk about the importance of education and the dangers of child labour.

• Report Cases: In India, you can call 1098, the child helpline number.

📢 Quotes to Share on Child Labour Day

“Childhood is for learning, not for earning.”
“Let children smile and shine, not struggle in mines.”

✅ Conclusion

Child labour is a harsh reality that continues to rob millions of children of their innocence, rights, and future. Let’s unite on World Day Against Child Labour 2025 and beyond to ensure that every child gets the chance to learn, grow, and dream—free from exploitation.