World Day Against Child Labour
June 12 · Level 10 · #174 of 2238
World Day Against Child Labour calls attention to work that harms children or takes away their chance to learn and develop. The International Labour Organization launched the observance in 2002 to strengthen efforts to protect childhood.
How it is celebrated: awareness campaigns, classroom discussions and public events explore why child labour happens and how to prevent it. Organizations highlight support that helps families keep children in school and away from dangerous work.
The campaign does not classify every household chore as child labour. A child's age, working conditions, hours and the effects on schooling and health all matter when making that distinction.