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Global March Against Child Labour
L-6, Kalkaji,
New Delhi - 110019, India
Tel: +91-11-26224899
Fax: 91-11-26236818
childhood@globalmarch.org
Web: www.globalmarch.org

GLOBAL MARCH AGAINST CHILD LABOUR

Global March Against Child Labour is a movement borne out of hope and the need felt by thousands of people across the globe - the desire to set children free from servitude.

Global March movement began with a worldwide march when thousands of people marched together to jointly put forth the message against child labour. The march, which started on January 17, 1998, touched every corner of the globe, built immense awareness and led to high level of participation from the masses. This march finally culminated at the ILO Conference in Geneva. The voice of the marchers was heard and reflected in the draft of the ILO Convention against the worst forms of child labour.

Global March movement is involved in assessing and lobbying for the ratification and implementation of the Convention. The dedicated partners of the Global March movement form an effective network around the world. Acting as vigilant observers and lobbying with governments in their region, they form the backbone of the movement.

The Global Campaign for Education is a worldwide movement aimed at providing education for all, at the earliest. Global March has joined hands with partner associations like Education International, Oxfam International and ActionAid. The campaign soon received impetus with more partners joining in the cause. The new partners are World Vision, Social Alert, World Confederation of Teachers, Save the Children Fund UK and Public Services International (PSI).

Mission Statement

To ensure that every child can enjoy all their rights, that they have a free and meaningful education, and that they are protected from doing any work that could harm them or hinder their development.”

Goals

» Raise awareness and promote action against child labour
» Mobilize public opinion and action against broader injustices contributing to child labour
» Build partnership with all stakeholders
» Promote the ratification and implementation of ILO Conventions 182 and 138
» Encourage and support children’s full participation
» Promote effective rehabilitation and reintegration
» Pursue all available means to ensure free, quality education for all children

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