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World Day Against Child Labour 2010

The World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated on 12 June and aims to promote awareness within every country on the negative aspects of child labour for society as a whole, and of the need to put an end to it as soon as possible on a global scale. The elimination of child labour is at the core of the fight against poverty and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially MDG 2 which seeks to ensure universally accessible, free, and compulsory education.

A goal to reach
12 June this year recalls the target set by member States of the International Labour Organization to eliminate the worst forms of child labour by 2016. This goal will not be reached without enhanced efforts on all sides. Local, national, and global efforts must be intensified so that measures to tackle child labour are fully integrated into strategies related to poverty reduction, social protection, educational planning, and the promotion of human rights. This objective can only be achieved through raising awareness and taking action against child labour by engaging governments, workers', and employers’ organizations, civil society, and youth in particular, all of whom play a leading role.

A worldwide movement
Each June 12, awareness raising activities and events are organized all around the world. The United Nations, numerous local, regional, and national governments, trade unions and employers’ organizations, universities and NGOs actively participate in this World Day, with growing support every year. Everyone who can take action to eliminate child labour, and many of us can, are thus called upon to join forces on 12 June in order to remind the world that child labour is not inevitable; it can, and must, be abolished.

You too can make the difference
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Youth in Action		Artistic Community
Calling all young people! Did you know that there are places where unprotected children work long hours instead of going to school? No? Well other young people just like you have joined the fight against child labour! Wanna help? Click here to find out how!		Through various forms of art, including painting, sculpting, theatre and music - the artistic community has provided young people around the world with a way to express themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just a beginner, check out this section to find out what you can do to help stop child labour.
Schools		Universities
Teachers and students are especially well placed to help prevent child labour. Join schools from around the world in the fight against child labour by looking at this section to find out what other schools have done, or add experience from your own classroom!		University professors and students are key advocates for social justice. From research to activism - you can make a difference. Join the fight against child labour from your own campus or even abroad.
Workers' Organizations		Employers' Organizations
Trade unions and workers' organizations are key to protecting children from the worst forms of child labour. Come see what others have done and add your experience here.		Employers and their organizations have an important role to play in the fight against child labour. Come see what others have done and add your experience here.
International Organizations		Non-governmental Organizations
The United Nations and various International Organizations are at the forefront in the fight against child labour. Poverty reduction, capacity building, the Millennium Development Goals, etc. are all intertwined with the issue of child labour. Use this section to share your experience.		Is your organization working to eliminate child labour? Do your programmes work with children? If so, take the time to share your experiences with others just like you. Review this section to find out how.
Government Institutions		Media
Government ministries and institutions are an important pillar in the fight against child labour in both their own countries and abroad. Visit this section to find out what other governments have done and add your own actions against child labour.		The media is a powerful tool in raising awareness, bringing information about the harm of child labour to the entire world. From print, to television and radio - you can make a difference! Take a look at this section now to find out what you can do, or share your experience with others!
Sports
Through sports, young people and adults around the world are promoting action to stop the exploitation of children.  Have you been involved in a sports-related activity organized to encourage greater awareness and mobilise action against child labour?  Share your experiences here!