International Days June 12 2024 (United Nations)
The following is an overview of the days and the corresponding celebration declared by the United Nations that apply to Wednesday, 2024-06-12:
World Day Against Child Labour:
[ILO] Established by the International Labour Organization, ILO, the World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12 every year, is a day to raise public awareness on the need for concerted global action to end the exploitation of child labor. According to ILO statistics, it is estimated that in 2013 alone, 2 million children were subject to child domestic labor. On this day, the ILO encourages governments to undertake legislative reforms and the implementation of policies that guarantee the elimination of child labor.
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