Success Story: Meet Amar Lal, Rescued By Kailash Satyarthi, A Former Child Labourer Who Is Now A Lawyer Advocating For The Rights Of Hundreds
Amar Lal, formerly engaged in child labour in Rajasthan, was liberated from a quarry thanks to the efforts of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
Jan 15, 2024, 14:43 PM IST
Success Story: From Classroom To Nobel Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi's Journey Of Hope, Rescue, And Global Impact
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian child rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his tireless efforts to combat child labour and promote the rights and education of children.
Dec 30, 2023, 12:45 PM IST
Woman Pilot, Husband Thrashed In Delhi's Dwarka For Allegedly Torturing 10-Year-Old Girl - WATCH
It was found that a 10-year-old girl is employed as domestic help for the last 2 months by a couple. The couple allegedly beat her.
Jul 19, 2023, 15:27 PM IST
World Day Against Child Labour: Raising awareness against exploitation of kids
Child labour across the globe has risen to 160 million with an increase of 8.4 million in the last four years. The pandemic is putting many more children at risk.
Jun 12, 2021, 11:57 AM IST
On World Day Against Child Labour, Madhuri Dixit tweets 'children belong in schools and loving homes'
On the work front, Madhuri Dixit recently released a single titled 'Candle' which marks her debut as a singer.
Jun 12, 2020, 17:41 PM IST
World Day Against Child Labour: COVID-19 may push millions more children into child labour, says UN
According to the new brief from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF titled COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis, a time to act' released on Friday, child labour decreased by 94 million since 2000, but that gain is now at risk.
Jun 12, 2020, 12:48 PM IST
Tannishtha Chatterjee: Love for children doesn't translate to our policies
Directed by Brahmanand Siingh, "Jhalki" features Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Divya Dutta, Govind Namdev and two young actors, Aarti and Goraksha.
Nov 07, 2019, 18:53 PM IST
26 children rescued from biscuit factory in Raipur
Employment of a Child is prohibited in any field including domestic help. It is a cognizable criminal offence to employ a Child for any work.
Why the world should remember June forever!
For 43-year-old Kailash Satyarthi in 1997, the Global March Against Child Labor was absolute passion and persistence crushing all barriers.
Jun 12, 2019, 12:01 PM IST
Rehabilitation of children freed from labour improves in India: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi
The 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, who is in the UAE, said that the provisions for children's rehabilitation have become better in countries such as Brazil, Chile, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Feb 03, 2019, 17:03 PM IST
Rajnath Singh launches portal 'PENCIL' to eliminate child labour
Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched portal - Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour.
Sep 26, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
Hyderabad: Six child labourers rescued
Police on Wednesday rescued six minor boys who were employed as labourers at a brick-making facility in adjoining Ranga Reddy district and arrested two persons.
Sep 20, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
Affirming goal of child labour-free society, India ratifies global conventions
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, the indefatigable activist for children`s rights, said India`s ratification of the two ILO conventions was a "very happy moment for me."
Jun 14, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
DNA: Mayurbhanj in Odisha is now India's first Child Labour free district
Mayurbhanj in Odisha, India's first Child Labour free district where the major child was labor once. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Sep 03, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Concerned by amended child labour bill in India: UN
The UN Children's Fund has voiced concern over the amended Child Labour Bill in India, saying it could legitimise family work and further disadvantage children from poor families.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Eight Mizoram girls rescued while being trafficked to Gujarat
Eight tribal girls from Mizoram were rescued from a car while being trafficked to Gujarat.
Jul 03, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Nitish announces Rs 25,000 for every rescued child labour
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday inaugurated 'Child Labour Tracking System (CLTS)' in order to keep a track of rescued child labour for their proper rehabilitation besides announcing financial help of Rs 25,000 for every rescued child labour to be given from Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Jun 12, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Pope Francis appeals for end to 'slavery' of child labour
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to the international community to redouble efforts to end the "modern slavery" of child labour.
Jun 12, 2016, 20:54 PM IST
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar bats against child labour
Chess champion Viswanathan Anand and other Bollywood stars also tweeted urging people not to use child labour.
Apr 20, 2016, 18:57 PM IST
Chennai: 15-year-old boy escapes debt bondage, says his employer threw hot oil over his legs
Marimuthu, a south Indian teenager, had no idea the debt bondage he was pushed into last year would lead to serious burns on his legs, forcing him to escape his abusive employer and seek hospital treatment.
Feb 25, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
