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Music competition launched to raise awareness of child labour
GENEVA (ILO News) – The Music Against Child Labour Initiative, which brings together musicians to raise awareness of child labour, is launching a song competition on 3 February 2021 to mark the UN International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
Musicians of all genres are invited to submit a song to inspire governments and stakeholders to take action to eliminate child labour, which affects nearly 1 in 10 children worldwide.
While child labour has decreased by almost 40 per cent over the last two decades, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse that progress.
The global Music Against Child Labour Initiative, launched in 2013 by the ILO, JM International and the International Federation of Musicians (FIM), together with renowned musicians and key partners from the world of music has two key aims: raising awareness of child labour through music, and empowering children, including children formerly
India to ratify two major global conventions combating child labour
India to ratify two major global conventions combating child labour
India Is Set To Ratify Two Key Global Conventions On Combating Child Labour Which A Top UN Official Described As A âgreat Step Forward In Bringing All The Worldâs Children Under The Ambit Of The Legislations. PTI | Updated on: 13 Jun 2017, 05:11:50 PM
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India is set to ratify two key global conventions on combating child labour which a top UN official described as a “great step forward” in bringing all the world’s children under the ambit of the legislations.