World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Let’s Act on Our Promises to Protect Every Childhood

Every year on 12th June, the world marks World Day Against Child Labour, a powerful reminder that 160 million children are still trapped in child labour globally, many of them in dangerous and exploitative conditions. This year’s theme, “Let’s Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour Now!” urges all of us to move beyond pledges and take real, tangible action.

Why World Day Against Child Labour Matters?

Childhood should be a time for learning, playing, and dreaming, not working long hours in fields, factories, homes, or streets. Yet, for millions of children, this is their harsh reality.

In India, according to the 2011 Census, there are 10.1 million child labourers aged between 5 and 14. The actual number may be even higher. These children are often victims of poverty, social inequality, lack of access to education, and weak law enforcement.

Child labour is a deeply rooted issue, driven by:

• Poverty and lack of livelihood options for families
• Limited access to quality education
• Adult unemployment and underemployment
• Social acceptance of child labour in certain communities
• Inadequate implementation of child protection laws

Without addressing these root causes, legal action and rescue operations alone will not solve the problem.

Eliminating child labour isn’t just the job of policymakers, it’s a collective responsibility:

• Report child labour wherever you witness it. Contact the authorities or child protection helplines.
• Support education for underprivileged children in your area.
• Choose ethical consumerism. Buy from brands committed to fair labour practices.
• Raise awareness in your community about the long-term harm of child labour.
• Partner with grassroots organisations that work to rescue and rehabilitate children.

At Spreading Bliss Foundation, we are committed to giving children the chance to live, learn, and thrive. Through our education, healthcare, and skill-building programmes, we work to break the cycle of poverty that fuels child labour.

Whether it’s enrolling children back in school, empowering mothers, or supporting vulnerable families, we believe every action counts.

Let’s ensure every child has a future worth dreaming of—not one stolen by labour.

If you suspect child labour, call India’s Childline at 1098, it’s free and available 24/7.

Join us at Spreading Bliss Foundation in creating a greener, cleaner world! Together, we can make a difference!