World Day Against Child Labour (12 June 2008)

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World Day Against Child Labour (12 June 2008)


"It is only education which provides a weapon; a hand with power and a mind with intelligence to break the vicious circle of exploitation and injustice"
-- Kailash Satyarthi, Chairperson, Global March Against Child Labour

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Citing data indicating that many of the estimated 75 million children lacking primary schooling start working at an early age, the International Labour Office (ILO) said today that education was critical to breaking the cycle of child labour and poverty as well as eradicating child labour in its worst forms by 2016.

The future belongs to those with a vision to shape it. The ILO and its partners stand for a world where no girl or boy is forced to work at the expense of their health and development or their future prospects of decent work. A future without child labour is at last within reach. Significant progress is being made worldwide in combating child labour. The latest global estimates of trends reinforce this message of hope. However, a strong and sustained global movement is needed to provide the extra push towards eliminating the scourge of child labour. For more information see the Global Report The end of child labour: Within reach. (ILO, 2006)

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    Thanks very informative video

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    howdy mary
    thanks so much my dear!!!love ya

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    Thank you for sharing Pat. Your video helps spread much needed awareness on this tragic subject. I hope more people will view your video. The 61% fact was a shocker. Best to you, ~Mary

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