District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal organized webinar on World Day against Child Labour on the directions of Chairperson District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Ganderbal “Ms. Shazia Tabasum” and under supervision of Secretary District Legal Services Authority Ganderbal “Ms. Tabasum” here today.
In the webinar, District Labour Inspector “Mr. Amit Kapoor” and Member Child Welfare Committee Ganderbal “Mr Zulfkar Khan” were Speakers on the occasion, whereas the proceedings of the webinar was conducted by Advocate Mr. Sheikh Imran. The participants in the programme were Panel Lawyers, Members of Child Welfare Committee, PLVs, Aganwadi Workers, students of different Schools etc.
The programme was designed with an objective of creating awareness amongst masses about the hazards of child labour and to raise consciousness in public about the exploitation of innocent young minds, who are subjected to inhuman treatment at a very tender age.
On the Occasion, speakers spoke on Right to Free and Compulsory Education to children. They said every year on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated. It is observed to spread awareness about the practice of hiring minor children for labour and also encourages people to speak against this social evil practice. This day also helps in educating parents of these children that employing a child is morally and illegally wrong. This year’s theme on the subject is “Act now: End Child Labour”. This day was recognised in the year 2002 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of the United Nations. The ILO focuses on the right to education for all children across the globe, regardless of their race, economic condition or caste.
