𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿

Protecting children’s rights requires more than policies; it requires public awareness, collective action and a shared commitment to ending child labour.

With this understanding, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with SHAPLA NEER, organised a “𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀” as part of World Children’s Week 2026. The initiative aimed to raise public awareness of children’s rights and strengthen the collective call for an end to child labour and exploitation.

The event brought together trade union leaders, workers, representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), and development partners. Their participation reflected the importance of collaboration among workers’ organisations, government institutions and other stakeholders in protecting children’s rights.

A key focus of the human chain and rally was the need to protect children from exploitation and ensure that every child has access to education, safety, dignity and opportunities to develop their full potential. The initiative also highlighted the harmful consequences of child labour and the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to create a safe and secure environment for children.

Through this collective mobilisation, BLF and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening efforts to prevent and eliminate child labour, promoting children’s rights, and building a society where every child can learn, grow and thrive free from exploitation.

Protecting children is a shared responsibility. By working together, we can build a future where every child is protected, empowered and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.