Kailash Satyarthi
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children's rights activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for his work in combating child labor and promoting child rights. Born in 1954 in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Satyarthi initially pursued a career in electrical engineering but soon shifted his focus towards social activism.
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Born in 1954 in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Satyarthi initially pursued a career in electrical engineering but soon shifted his focus towards social activism. He founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) in 1980, aiming to rescue and rehabilitate children involved in exploitative labor. Satyarthi has conducted numerous successful raids on factories, freeing children from bonded labor and advocating for their education and well-being. He has also been instrumental in establishing global coalitions and campaigns against child labor, such as the Global March Against Child Labour. In addition to his activism, Satyarthi has been involved in various international organizations advocating for children's rights, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work. Through his relentless efforts, Kailash Satyarthi has become a prominent figure in the fight against child labor and a symbol of hope for the millions of children still facing exploitation around the world.