World Day Against Child Labor [12th June, 2023]

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Jun 12, 2023, 17:00

World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated on 12 June every year by all United Nations member countries to raise awareness about the need to end child Labour. The International Labour Organization established World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 and it has been celebrated annually since then.

This day is also observed to encourage individuals, organizations and governments to take action against child Labour and end it entirely. In this article, we have shared details about World Day Against Child Labour, such as its history, theme, and significance.

World Day Against Child Labour 2023

This year will mark the 21st World Day Against Child Labour. Every year on this day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosts several events that emphasize the importance of ending child Labour. This World Day Against Child Labour, the ILO has planned “Week of Action against Child Labour” to raise more awareness about this issue.

Every year, many countries participate in the celebration of this day. Many prominent global organizations also spread the message of ending child Labour. Find more information about World Day Against Child Labour here.

Day	World Day Against Child Labour
Celebrated	12 June (every year)
Established by	International Labour Organization
Established in	2002
World Day Against Child Labour 2023 Theme	“Week of Action against Child Labour”
Objective	To raise awareness about child Labour and to make a pledge to end it

World Day Against Child Labour 2023 Theme

The World Day Against Child Labour 2023 theme is “Week of Action against Child Labour”. This year, the ILO aims to start a week-long campaign dedicated to educating people about the injustice of child Labour and prompting them to take action against it. Every year a new World Day Against Child Labour theme is announced by the ILO.

Here are some of the older World Day Against Child Labour themes.

Year	World Day Against Child Labour Theme
2023	“Week of Action against Child Labour”
2022	"Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour"
2021	“Act Now. End Child Labour!”
2020	“Covid-19: Protect Children from Child Labour, now more than ever!”
2019	"Children shouldn't work in fields, but on dreams!"
2018	"Generation Safe & Healthy"
2017	“In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child Labour"
2016	"End child Labour in supply chains – It's everyone's business!"

World Day Against Child Labour History

The history of World Day Against Child Labour can be traced back to 2002, when the International Labour Organization first launched the day. Since then, the day has been celebrated annually far and wide across the globe. We have shared the complete history and background of World Day Against Child Labour here.

Child Labour has always been a matter of concern as it takes away the childhood and innocence of children.
In 2002, to draw attention to the matter, the International Labour Organization (ILO) designated 12 June as World Day Against Child Labour.
Acknowledging the importance of this day, the United Nations announced 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
World Day Against Child Labour has been celebrated every year since then in several countries around the world.

Significance of World Day Against Child Labour

Child Labour is a serious problem and World Day Against Child Labour addresses this issue. Child Labour robs children of having a ‘normal’ childhood. They are made to work in exploitative conditions that can potentially be dangerous. It is important to support and observe days like World Day Against Child Labour to amplify the message of eradicating child Labour.

Why to Observe World Day Against Child Labour?

Child Labour limits a child to experience growth and education the way a ‘normal’ child does.
It puts the child in stressful situations and can be mentally draining.
Child Labour is unfair and often, children who work are not given enough wages.

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FAQs on World Day Against Child Labour

Q1. When is World Day Against Child Labour celebrated?

World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated every year on 12 June by all UN member countries. This day raises the important message of ending child Labour and encourages individuals, governments and organizations to look at the dark side of child Labour.

Q2. What is World Day Against Child Labour 2023 theme?

World Day Against Child Labour 2023 theme is “Week of Action against Child Labour”. This year, the International Labour Organization has planned a week-long campaign dedicated to educating people about the injustice of child Labour and prompting them to take action against it.

Q3. Who started World Day Against Child Labour and when?

The International Labour Organization (ILO) started World Day Against Child Labour in 2002. The ILO works for the welfare of Labourers and workers around the world and raises awareness about injustices faced by them. The ILO started World Day Against Child Labour to stop the inhuman act of making children work in exploitative conditions.

Q4. Why is World Day Against Child Labour celebrated?

World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated to raise awareness about the dangers of child Labour. Millions of underage children around the world work in inhuman, exploitative conditions to make ends meet. World Day Against Child Labour prompts global organizations to take action against this issue.

Q5. What was the World Day Against Child Labour 2022 theme?

The World Day Against Child Labour 2022 theme was "Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour". This theme was announced by the International Labour Organization for the year 2022. This theme aimed at demanding universal social protection from appropriate organizations for children.

Q6. Which country has the highest number of child Labour?

Geographically, countries in South Asia have the highest number of child Labour. According to data by the International Labour Organization, India has 5.8 million child Labourers between the ages 5-17, followed by Bangladesh and Pakistan which have 5.0 million and 3.4 million child Labourers respectively.