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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For me, peace is a fundamental human right of every child; it is inevitable and divine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peace is a basic right that every child deserves, viewed as both essential and sacred.
Kailash Satyarthi emphasizes that peace is not just a desirable state, but a fundamental right inherent to every child. He presents the idea that ensuring peace is both a necessary duty of society and a divine principle, highlighting the sanctity of childhood and the universal need for a peaceful environment for children to thrive.
Themes
PeaceChildrenHuman RightsDivineFundamental
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for children's rights at a conference, I might say, 'As Kailash Satyarthi reminds us, peace is a fundamental human right of every child.'
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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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