International Labour Day and World Day Against Child Labour Raising the Voice for Rights and Decent Work

Contributed by Social Awareness and Voluntary Education

To commemorate International Labour Day and recognize the invaluable contribution of home-based workers.
To strengthen collective advocacy for the recognition of home-based workers as workers with equal labour rights.
To raise awareness on social security entitlements, including ESI, Provident Fund (PF), compensation benefits, and government welfare schemes.
To promote gender equality and equal rights for women workers in the informal sector.
To encourage solidarity and collective action among home-based workers.

International Labour Day was observed on 1 May 2026 with enthusiastic participation by home-based workers across their respective wards.
Participants gained increased awareness of labour rights, social security benefits, and available government welfare schemes.
Home-based workers collectively voiced their demands for legal recognition, social protection, and gender equality.
The event strengthened unity, leadership, and collective advocacy among home-based workers.
Workers demonstrated greater confidence in engaging with government departments and other stakeholders to claim their rights.

Active participation of home-based workers in Labour Day observance and advocacy activities.
Strengthened collective voice and solidarity among workers.
Increased awareness and confidence to advocate for labour rights and social security entitlements.
Enhanced visibility of the issues faced by home-based workers among the public and relevant stakeholders.
Reinforced the importance of gender equality and equal opportunities in the informal workforce.
Contributed to building a stronger movement for the recognition, dignity, and protection of home-based workers.

To observe World Day Against Child Labour and raise public awareness about the harmful effects of child labour.
To promote the elimination of child labour by encouraging community commitment through a signature campaign.
To advocate for every child's right to education, protection, and a safe childhood.
To promote decent work opportunities for adults as a sustainable solution to preventing child labour.
To mobilize community members, workers, employers, and stakeholders to support child labour-free workplaces and communities.

A large number of community members actively participated in the signature campaign and pledged their support to end child labour.
Increased public awareness of the 2026 theme: "Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults."
Participants demonstrated a stronger understanding of children's rights, the importance of education, and the need for decent employment for adults.
The campaign encouraged collective responsibility among workers, employers, youth, and the public to prevent child labour.
The event created greater visibility for child protection issues within the community.

Strengthened community commitment towards eliminating child labour.
Increased public support for ensuring every child has access to education and a safe, healthy childhood.
Encouraged individuals and stakeholders to become advocates against child labour and report cases when identified.
Reinforced the link between decent work for adults, fair wages, and the prevention of child labour.
Contributed to building a child labour-free community through collective action and public awareness.

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