World Day Against Child Labor June 12

World Day Against Child Labor June 12

 Theme 2020: 

Protect children from child labor, now more than ever

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orld Day for the Elimination of Child Labor is being celebrated around the world. The purpose of celebrating this day is to save teenagers from the hardships of hard work, to show them the way to school and to help them become useful citizens of the society. 

Start of the day 

On the occasion of International Day Against Child Labor, seminars, talks, walks, and events will be organized by children's rights associations, schools, colleges, youth organizations, media, women's organizations, and social organizations. Experts will give lectures on the situation created by child labor. 

Initiation of World Day Against Child labor 

World Day Against Child Labor was founded in 2002 by the International Labor Organization. According to a report, millions of children around the world are forced to work due to domestic conditions. The victims of child labor are between the ages of 5 and 15. Many of these children come from poor families where they do not have access to education and adequate food. 

According to the World Labor Organization, the majority of children in the category of child labor are found in carpet weaving, making bangles, making surgical instruments, picking rubbish, dyeing leather, and working at home. 

Children from poor families are also deprived of basic amenities like education, health, clean water, and adequate food. At the age when children should have toys and books in their hands, they have been provided with labor tools. 

Conclusion 

I urge the people to support the parents of the children for their education, health, and nutrition instead of taking hard work from them. So that they can play a positive role in the future. 

Finally, my question to the leaders of all the governments of the world, and especially to the current ruler, is that on the one hand, a budget of billions of rupees is being presented in Pakistan, on the other hand, millions of children in all over the world especially in Asian countries and also in Pakistan are forced to work. What is the use of issuing so many notifications regarding child labor and celebrating International Children's Day when their implementation is zero?