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Every 12 June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) combines forces with their constituents and partners all around the world to observe the World Day Against Child Labour.
Every 12 June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) combines forces with their constituents and partners all around the world to observe the World Day Against Child Labour.
As ILO commemorate World Day Against Child Labour in 2024, the focus sharpens on the unyielding battle against the exploitation of innocent lives. With the theme “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!”, this year’s observance reinforces our collective commitment to eradicate child labour. World Day Against Child Labour 2024 also play an important role in fostering environments where every child can thrive, free from exploitation.
Every year on June 12th, the world unites to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers and advocate for child rights. This year’s World Child Labour Day 2024 holds immense significance as we strive towards a future free from child exploitation.
World Day Against Child Labour 2024 focuses on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Worst Practices for Child Labour Agreement. It also offers a chance to remind all parties involved in child labour to enhance the implementation of two main conventions – Convention No. 182 and Convention No. 138 about the minimum age for work admission.
While tremendous progress has been made in the past few years to decrease child labour, recent global trends have reversed, highlighting the urgent need to coordinate efforts to accelerate efforts to abolish child labour in all of its forms.
The Theme of Child Labour Day 2024 is “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!” This theme emphasizes the need for comprehensive social justice measures to eradicate child labour and ensure all children can enjoy their rights to safety, education, and a childhood free from exploitation. The theme for World Day Against Child Labour 2024 has been officially announced by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Considering the ongoing challenges, it’s likely to focus on accelerating action towards eliminating child labour in all its forms by 2025, a commitment set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Child labour refers to work that is inappropriate for a child’s age, physical or mental capacity, and interferes with their education or development. As per the Indian constitution of Article 24, “No child under the age of 14 years is allowed to work in a mine or factory or involved in any hazardous employment.”
The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines a child as anyone below 18 years old should not be involved in any hazardous work. Child labour can involve hazardous work, long hours, and exposure to dangerous environments.
The following are some of the worst practices of child labour as defined by the ILO:
The Indian government has laws in place to prohibit child labour and promote education, such as the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. However, enforcement of these laws and monitoring of compliance are often inadequate, especially in rural areas and informal sectors.
As per the 2001 census, there were a total of 12.7 million children working as child labourers. After 10 years of efforts, as per the 2011 Census, India observes 10.1 Million working children between the ages of 5 to 14 out of 259.6 million children. Positively, there has been a 2.6 million reduction in child labour cases in India between 2001 and 2011.
The current status of Child Labour in India is that the country has made significant strides in reducing child labour over the past two decades. However, the problem persists, especially in rural areas and specific sectors. Here’s a glimpse into the changing landscape:
The global narrative around child labour has seen both progress and setbacks. The following data is the current Child Labour Status at Global Level:
These numbers highlight the urgency of international collaboration and renewed commitment to achieving SDG Target 8.7: “End child labour in all its forms by 2025.”
The Indian government has implemented various initiatives to address child labour:
These initiatives have played a role in reducing child labour, but challenges like poverty, lack of enforcement mechanisms, and weak social safety nets remain.
The following are a few of International Initiatives to Prevent Child Labour:
The World Day Against Child Labour serves as a stark reminder of the millions of children worldwide who are denied their rightful childhood. While there have been significant strides in reducing child labour, the fight is far from over. Governments should enforce laws and regulations to protect children from exploitation in the workforce.
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