World Day Against Child Labour 2010
You too can make the difference !
Each and every undertaking, whether small or big, to support action against child labour is important. With every accomplishment, the spirit of solidarity with the underprivileged will be strengthened. All of these actions will rise up in one great unifying cry for liberty and equality and lead to a better life for all the people of the world. Be a part of it. Visit the links below, they will give you an idea of the countless initiatives which have been carried out around the world, some right next door and others far away.
An interactive website
Use this Portal to share information and events you organise for the World Day Against Child Labour. Please do not forget to take pictures capturing the spirit of your activities and place them online. They will serve as evidence that there are people fighting against injustice and the exploitation of children; now is the time to get right to the heart of the matter:
“Go for the goal…end child labour.”
Let’s give children back their future.
Activity Ideas
- Exhibits of drawings, paintings, pictures (schools, administrative buildings, cinemas, theatres, market places, exhibition, churches, the streets, etc.),
- Information stands in the community (schools, administrative buildings, cinemas, theatres, market places, exhibition, etc.),
- Prepare radio or television shows in collaboration with local media,
- Perform a theatre piece,
- Present a film on this theme in a local cinema, with a round table discussion,
- Designate a wall in the city where artists can display their depictions of child labour through works of art,
- Organize public stances by city authorities,
- Publish information brochures (to be distributed in various places around the city)
- Etc.
Find out more
- Find out more about the World Day Against Child Labour 2010 and download campaign material.
- Find out more about the international Conventions on child labour.
- The youth friendly version of the ILOs International Convention 182 against the worst forms of child labour.
- Youth in Action against child labour.
- SCREAM: Use the activities in the education pack to raise awareness in your local community on the problem of child labour (schools, unions, universities, associations, etc.).
- Children's drawings on child labour, how to use art to raise awareness.
- Videos on child labour.
