CHILD LABOR AND CHILDREN'S RIGHTS KAILASH SATYARTHI

Bonded labor is a form of modern-day slavery, where ordinary people lose the most basic freedom of movement, the freedom of choice. They are forced to work long hours with little rest. Over five million children are born into such slavery. Their parents or grandparents may have borrowed a petty sum from a local landlord and consequently generations and generations have to work for the same master. Check out this resource to learn how Kailash Satyarthi is fighting to end child labor in South Asia. Read the INTERVIEW WITH KERRY KENNEDY.

OBJECTIVES:After this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the causes and conditions of child labor in South Asia (rug-making industry), Ecuador (banana industry) and the United States (migrant farm workers).
• Explain how Kailash Satyarthi fights against child labor in South Asia.
• Understand how RugMark and Fair Trade advocate for fair labor practices.
• Determine the causes of child labor and what can be done to prevent it.
• Research one area or industry where child labor is prevalent and prepare an action to address it.
• Create an action plan to fight child labor

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