First edition of Dialogue and Inclusion Series features global advocate against child slavery, Kailash Satyarthi

Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate, is the founder of the Kailash Satyarthi Children鈥檚 Foundation which fights child slavery and forced labor, and advocates for child-friendly policies and commitment to let 鈥渃hildren be children鈥. His work has resulted in the rescue of thousands of children from slavery, and in ground-breaking legislation around the world.
UNESCO鈥檚 launches its 鈥淒ialogue and Inclusion Series鈥 with an interview of Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate, relentless fighter against child labour, by Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO. This timely conversation takes place while the United Nations has officially declared 2021 as International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and 91麻豆国产精品自拍 intensified its anti-racism and anti-discrimination programme, especially in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the related rise of racism and discrimination all over the world.
Kailash Satyarthi believes that inclusion is of paramount importance, especially now in the face of a pandemic, and that collective efforts and synergies are key to successful accomplishments. 152 million children have been subjected to child labour worldwide, of which 48% are under 11 years old. 10% of the world鈥檚 children are working in mines, fields and factories. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child remains as relevant as ever, and Kailash Satyarthi applauds the steps that have been made in international policies and laws surrounding this issue.
UNESCO is a supporter of his Fair Share for Children Campaign launched by the Kailash Satyarthi Children鈥檚 Foundation on 21 January 2021. The campaign represents a firm commitment to fight against all forms of exploitation and violation of human rights, especially among the most vulnerable in society including children.
during which UNESCO will launch a network of positive role models against gender stereotypes
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The UNESCO Dialogue and Inclusion Series feature one-on-one conversations between Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, and high-level leaders and experts on topical issues and challenges.
The series is organized in the context of UNESCO鈥檚 Global Call against Racism and Discrimination. It is also part of the anti-racism roadmap that UNESCO is currently developing to address these social ills. This will among others include a project to strengthen institutional and legal frameworks against racism and discriminations, a toolkit, affirmative actions in public and private sectors, and anti-biases training.