12to12 against Child Labour
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International programm on the elimination of child labour

This group aims at gathering all activities lead worldwide for the World Day against Child Labour 2010 on the 12th of June.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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! Did you know that there are 218 million children around the world who have to go to work and 126 million of these girls and boys work in very dangerous conditions? Did you also know that your classroom can help in the fight against child labour! Thousands of students and teachers worldwide have started asking themselves why child labour is such an important issue: Should my school be concerned about child labour? Can I imagine working 15 hours a day and never having the chance to learn to read and write? In our classrooms, on our playgrounds, we must unleash our creativity and unite our forces. Teachers and students from around the world have already started to speak out against child labour – through learning in the classroom, artwork, and theatre we have found our voice! Want to get involved. Register today and see what your school can do in the fight against child labour, share your experiences, and interact with schools from around the world Note to educators: By registering and logging in to the site you will have access to lesson plans and activities which have been developed and shared by schools across the world. Feel free to make use of these materials and even add your own so that other classrooms can benefit from your experience.

Every year on June 12th, we take the time to recognise the problem of child labour around the world. But it's not about remembering once a year that there are kids who have to work in horrible conditions and never get the chance to go to school. What counts is what we do to help these kids all year round, from June 12th of this year to June 12th of next year, and the year after, and the year after that... Did you know that: * 218 million children around the world have to go to work? * 126 million of these girls and boys work in very dangerous places? * these kids' lives can be changed with your help? Yes you! How, you might ask? Well, just by knowing that a problem exists is a real good place to start. And if the fact that you know about child labour helps, then you can imagine how much it would help if all your friends knew too! And then what about your parents, and teachers, and aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, everyone! But knowing about the problem is only the first step. A problem doesn't fix itself does it? We've gotta do something in order to solve a problem. We have to ACT! But what can you do? Well, only you know the answer to that. (But I can give you hint... Register and log-in to find out what other young people have done!) After registering, you can view stuff that other young people have done and even add your own things! 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!

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.

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!

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!