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World Day against Child Labour - 12th June



World Day against Child Labour

On 12 June 2002, the International Labour Organisation started the World Day Against Child Labour.

According to International Labour Organization (ILO), the term ‘child labour’ is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.

Theme 2020: “COVID-19: Protect Children from Child Labour, now more than ever! “

About International Labour Organization (ILO):

v United Nations agency for the world of work. It is also a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).

v Structure:

Ø It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, that brings together governments, employers and workers’ representatives of 187-member States.

Ø The 187-member states of ILO comprise 186 of the 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands are members of the ILO.

v Motto: ILO’s mandate as the basis for peace is expressed today as Decent Work for all.

v HQ: Geneva, Switzerland.

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