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.
Kailash SatyarthiRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for a world where all children can attend school and are free from exploitation.
Kailash Satyarthi's quote emphasizes the importance of advocating for children's rights and the necessity of education in fostering a just society. It calls for an end to child labor and envisions a future where every child has access to education, highlighting the belief that education is essential for the empowerment and protection of children.
Themes
Child LabourEducationChildren'S RightsAdvocacySchool
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for children's rights at a community event.
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