12 June - World Day Against Child Labour

Current Context: The World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12 every year, was established in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

• The day is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a worldwide movement against child labour.
• The theme for the year 2024 is “Let’s Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour!”. 
• This year, the focus is on the 25th anniversary of the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (1999, No. 182).
• The day also calls for improved implementation of two fundamental Conventions on child labour - Convention No. 182 and Convention No. 138.
• Despite significant progress, recent years have seen a reversal in global trends, with 160 million children, almost one in ten worldwide, still engaged in child labour.

Question:

1 When is the World Day Against Child Labour observed?

• A) June 10
• B) June 12
• C) June 15
• D) June 20

Answer: B) The World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12 every year, was established in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).