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Read the storyWorld Day Against Child Labour
A global call to protect children from exploitation and support safe access to education.
Special daysJune 12
About this day
The story and meaning
This observance focuses attention on the millions of children whose work interferes with their safety, education, and development.
What the day asks of us
It encourages governments, organizations, employers, and communities to strengthen protections and address the conditions that allow harmful child labour to continue.