Kailash Satyarthi facts for kids
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Kailash Satyarthi
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Kailash Sharma
11 January 1954 |
| Alma mater | Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Vidisha (B.E., M.E.) |
| Known for | Activism for children's rights and children's education Founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan that works against child labour |
| Spouse(s) | Sumedha Satyarthi |
| Parent(s) | Ramprasad Sharma Chironjibai |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize (2014) Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award (1995) |
Kailash Satyarthi (born on January 11, 1954) is an Indian social reformer who has worked hard to end child labor. He also strongly believes that all children should have the right to education.
In 2014, he won the Nobel Peace Prize along with Malala Yousafzai. They received the award for their efforts to protect children and young people. They fought for every child's right to go to school. Kailash Satyarthi started several important organizations. These include Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Global March Against Child Labour, and the Global Campaign for Education. He also founded the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation.
In 1998, Satyarthi led the Global March Against Child Labour. This huge march covered 80,000 kilometers (about 49,710 miles) across 103 countries. It was one of the biggest movements ever for children who were being exploited. The march helped create a new international law. This law, called ILO Convention 182, aims to stop the worst kinds of child labor. It was adopted the next year.
Satyarthi has also been part of many international groups. These include the Center for Victims of Torture and the International Labor Rights Forum. In 2015, Fortune magazine named him one of the "World's Greatest Leaders."
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Early Life and Education
Kailash Satyarthi was born Kailash Sharma in Vidisha, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, India. After he got married, he changed his last name to Satyarthi. This new name means "one who longs for truth." He was influenced by the Arya Samaj movement, which promotes social reform.
Kailash grew up in a middle-class family. He was the youngest of four brothers and one sister. His father, Ramprasad Sharma, was a retired police officer. His mother, Chironjibai, was a housewife who taught him strong morals. Satyarthi says his mother's kind and helpful nature greatly influenced him. He grew up in a neighborhood where Hindus and Muslims lived together peacefully. When he was four, he learned to read Urdu at the local mosque. He also learned Hindi and English at school.
Satyarthi was deeply affected by the fact that not all children could go to school. He also saw a lot of poverty when he was young. These experiences made him want to change these unfair situations.
He finished his education in Vidisha. He studied electrical engineering at Samrat Ashok Technological Institute. He later earned a post-graduate degree in high-voltage engineering. After finishing his studies, Satyarthi worked as a lecturer at his college for a few years.
Fighting for Children's Rights
In 1980, Kailash Satyarthi left his job as an electrical engineer. He then started the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement). This movement works to create a world where all children are safe and can go to school.
He also created and led the Global March Against Child Labor. This group brings together NGOs, teachers, and trade unions from all over the world. From 1999 to 2011, he was the president of the Global Campaign for Education. He was one of its four founders, along with groups like ActionAid and Oxfam.
In 1998, Satyarthi led the Global March against Child Labour. This march traveled across 103 countries and covered 80,000 km. Its goal was to demand a new international law against the worst forms of child labor. This march helped lead to the adoption of ILO Convention No. 182. This important law focuses on stopping the most dangerous types of child labor.
He also started GoodWeave International (formerly Rugmark). This organization helps make sure that rugs are made without child labor. It was the first system to label products that were made fairly. In the late 1980s, he worked to make people aware of how companies should be responsible. He wanted consumers to think about where their products came from. Satyarthi has always said that child labor is a human rights issue. He argues that it causes poverty, unemployment, and a lack of education. Many studies support his claims. He has also connected the fight against child labor with the goal of "Education for All."
Satyarthi was a member of a UNESCO group. He also served on the board of the Global Partnership for Education. He helped make sure that child labor and slavery were included in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for the future.
In 2014, Satyarthi received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was honored for his fight against the harm to children and for every child's right to education. He is the first person born in India to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He says that Mahatma Gandhi is his biggest inspiration.
Organizations He Founded
- Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement) was started by Satyarthi in 1980. It is a large movement that works to free children from exploitation. It helps them get an education. The movement finds children in forced labor, frees them, and helps them recover. It also works with communities and other groups to promote ethical trade.
- GoodWeave International (formerly Rugmark) was created by Satyarthi. It is a group of non-profit organizations that work to end illegal child labor in the rug making industry. It was the first system to label and certify rugs made without child labor in South Asia. This organization helped raise awareness among shoppers in Europe and the United States. It encouraged them to buy products from companies that were socially responsible.
- The Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation (KSCF) was started by Satyarthi in 2004. It is an organization that works at the local level. It raises awareness and supports policies that help children's rights.
- Satyarthi helped form the Global Campaign for Education in 1999 and became its first president. This group is an international team of non-governmental organizations. They work to promote education for children and adults through research and advocacy.
- The 100 Million Campaign was launched in 2016. It was started by 6,000 young people working with Satyarthi. This campaign is led by young people who want a world where all young people are free, safe, and educated. It works with student groups around the world and operates in 35 countries.
Bharat Yatra Campaign
In 2017, Kailash Satyarthi launched a campaign called "Bharat Yatra." This campaign started in Kanyakumari on September 11, 2017. It traveled through seven routes, covering 22 Indian states and Union Territories. The journey covered over 12,000 kilometers. The campaign worked with 5,000 different organizations. It also involved 60 Indian faith leaders, 500 Indian political leaders, and many government bodies. Over 25,000 schools and colleges across India also took part.
Personal Life
Kailash Satyarthi lives in New Delhi, India. His family includes his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson, daughter, and son-in-law.
In February 2017, his Nobel Prize medal was stolen from his home in New Delhi. Thankfully, it was later found and recovered.
Awards and Recognition
Kailash Satyarthi has been featured in many documentaries, TV shows, and films. These have helped spread awareness about his work.
In September 2017, India Times listed Satyarthi as one of the 11 Human Rights Activists whose life mission is to provide others with a dignified life. He has received many honors, including:
- 1993: Elected Ashoka Fellow (USA)
- 1994: The Aachener International Peace Award (Germany)
- 1995: The Trumpeter Award (USA)
- 1995: Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award (USA)
- 1998: Golden Flag Award (Netherlands)
- 1999: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Award (Germany)
- 2002: Wallenberg Medal, from the University of Michigan
- 2006: Freedom Award (USA)
- 2007: Recognized as a "Hero Acting to End Modern Day Slavery" by the US State Department
- 2007: Gold medal of the Italian Senate
- 2008: Alfonso Comin International Award (Spain)
- 2009: Defenders of Democracy Award (USA)
- 2014: Nobel Peace Prize
- 2014: Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree by Alliance University
- 2015: Honorary Doctorate by Amity University, Gurgaon
- 2015: Harvard's University Award "Humanitarian of the Year"
- 2016: Member-Fellow, Australian Institute of Management
- 2016: Doctor of Humane Letters, Lynchburg College (USA)
- 2016: Doctor of Law (LLD), West Bengal University of Juridical Sciences (India)
- 2017: P.C Chandra Puraskaar
- 2017: Guinness World Record for Largest Child Safe Guarding Lesson
- 2017: Doctor Honoris Causa, EL Rector Magnífico de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide
- 2017: PC Chandra Puraskaar by P.C. Chandra Jewellers
- 2018: Honoris Causa in Science, Amity University (India)
- 2018: Santokhba Humanitarian Award 2018
- 2019: Wockhardt Foundation, Lifetime Achievement Award India TV
- 2019: Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice AsiaNews
Books by Kailash Satyarthi
- (2017) Will for Children, by Kailash Satyarthi; Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN: 9789386300355
- (2017) ... Because Words Matter, by Kailash Satyarthi; Rupa Publications. ISBN: 978-81-291-4845-2
- (2018) बदलाव के बोल, by Kailash Satyarthi; Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN: 9789352664863
- (2018) Every Child Matters, by Kailash Satyarthi; Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN: 9789352666386
- (2021) कोविड-19 सभ्यता का संकट और समाधान, by Kailash Satyarthi; Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN: 978-93-90366-96-5
See also
In Spanish: Kailash Satyarthi para niños
- Malala Yousafzai
- Iqbal Masih
- Ehsan Ullah Khan
- List of peace activists
