I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global spending on armies is enough to bring all of our children into classrooms.
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Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here. A lot of work still remains, but I will see the end of child labor in my lifetime.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the urgent need to end child slavery and expresses determination to achieve this goal within one's lifetime.
Kailash Satyarthi's quote highlights the grave issue of child slavery as a fundamental violation of human rights and a concern for all of humanity. He acknowledges the significant challenges that remain in addressing this issue but maintains a strong sense of hope and commitment to witnessing the eradication of child labor during his own life, urging others to join in the fight against this injustice.
Themes
Child SlaveryHumanityChild LaborInjusticeHopeAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a charity event focusing on child rights.
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The single aim of my life is that every child is:_x000D_ free to be a child,_x000D_ free to grow and develop,_x000D_ free to eat, sleep, see daylight,_x000D_ free to laugh and cry,_x000D_ free to play,_x000D_ free to learn, free to go to school, and above all, free to dream.
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I dream for a world which is free of child labour, a world in which every child goes to school. A world in which every child gets his rights.
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World's children cannot wait any longer. While international community debates and issues recommendations, statements and fine speeches, world's children - marginalised, socially excluded, poor and vulnerable - continue to suffer.
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