Movements and Campaigns

World Day Against Child Labour 2025

CWISH, with other civil societies working with child rights, celebrated World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 2025, with the theme “Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let’s speed up efforts!”. This year, the World Day Against Child Labour was observed with remarkable enthusiasm and on an expansive scale. In continuation of its tradition, CWISH, with joint advocacy, organized a series of impactful activities with inclusive participation from a wide range of stakeholders.

1. Child Consultation Gathering

To mark the World Day Against Child Labour, CWISH, in collaboration with other child rights organizations, held a coordination meeting on Jestha 12, 2082 (May 25, 2025). As part of the initiative, a Child Consultation Gathering was organized, the letters were drafted by labour children to be submitted to the Prime Minister on June 12, urging immediate action to reduce child labour. The letters portrayed lived experiences of labour children and reflected their voices, struggles and demands.

2. Discussion with Journalists and Stakeholders

On June 4 (Jestha 21, 2082), a discussion was held at the CWISH meeting hall with journalists and stakeholders on how to publish the letters prepared by children during the child consultation gathering in national-level newspapers. During the meeting, four out of 19 letters written by children engaged in various sectors were selected for publication in the national newspaper on June 11.

3. SMS to Honorable Members

On June 12 (Jestha 29, 2082), the World Day Against Child Labour, members of the Child Advisory Committee (CAB) and other children from child clubs sent the message via mobile and WhatsApp to the federal parliamentarians, where Many of them responded with a commitment to raise the issue in parliament and bring new legislation soon.

4. Publication of Children’s Letters in National Newspapers

On June 12 (Jestha 29, 2082), the World Day Against Child Labour, children’s letters were published in national newspapers such as Gorkha Patra, Naya Patrika and various online platforms.The letter came from child consultation form the children.

5. Delegation visits with the Prime Minister

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, CWISH, with other civil societies, organized a program in Baluwatar where 19 children presented letters filled with their personal experiences and hardships to the Prime Minister. These letters narrated real-life stories ranging from brick kilns to transport labor, from domestic work to hazardous conditions. One such letter was recited by Pushpa Magar, a Class 10 student from Ganesh Secondary School, currently working in a brick kiln in Bhaktapur and residing in Jagati, Suryabinayak Municipality-8, originally from Udayapur. The Prime Minister was visibly moved by the letters.

6. Candlelight Vigil

On the evening of June 12 (Jestha 29, 2082), a candlelight vigil was held in the Basantapur area with the participation of various organizations and children. The event was led by CWISH General Secretary Ms. Anita Pandey and inaugurated by Chairperson Ms. Bimala Gyawali, accompanied by slogans in favor of child rights.

7. Publication and Distribution of Child Labour Situation Report

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour 2025, CWISH published and distributed 10,000 copies of a Child Labour Situation Report with the message: “Engaging children in labor is a legal and social crime—Say no to child labour.”Published in collaboration with all partner organizations. The report was distributed during national-level programs, and also by other civil society organizations in their respective events and networks, and CWISH’s working schools and communities in Sindhupalchok and Ramechhap districts.

8. Social Media Campaign

A 12-day social Media campaign was conducted from June 1 to June 12 to mark the World Day Against Child Labour, shared through CWISH's Social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.