Nobel Peace Laureate Satyarthi on the Global Campaign to End Child Labor

The video discusses the global issue of child labor, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on reversing progress. Nobel laureate Kaylash Satyarthi emphasizes the economic and social costs of child labor, advocating for the Fair Share campaign to ensure equitable budget allocations for marginalized children. The video also explores corporate responsibility, legal measures, and the challenges of implementing child labor laws in India. The need for increased funding to address child poverty and promote equality is underscored.

What percentage of minors globally are forced to work according to the International Labor Organization?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

What is the main goal of the Fair Share to End Child Labor campaign?

• To reduce adult unemployment

• To promote child labor in supply chains

• To ensure children receive their fair share in budget allocations

• To increase child labor in agriculture

Which sectors are primarily involved in the Fair Share to End Child Labor initiative?

• Only government agencies

• A collective of Nobel laureates, UN agencies, and various stakeholders

• Only non-profit organizations

• Only educational institutions

What is a significant challenge in addressing child labor according to the discussion?

• Lack of awareness among companies

• Insufficient legal frameworks

• Overabundance of adult jobs

• Excessive budget allocations for children

What recent legal development is mentioned as a positive step towards addressing child labor?

• A new law in Australia

• A global ban on child labor

• A European Union initiative for due diligence in supply chains

• A new law in the United States

What is the main issue with the child labor law in India?

• It only applies to children under 10

• It bans all forms of child labor

• It allows children to work in hazardous jobs

• It is not well implemented

What percentage of COVID-19 response funds was suggested to be allocated to marginalized children?

• 0.13%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%