World Day against Child Labour is being celebrated throughout the world today, including Pakistan, in order to save young children from the harsh pains of labour and pave their way to schools so they can obtain an education and go on to become productive citizens in society.

The World Day against Child Labour is usually marked with seminars, walks, conferences and other events organised by different social organisations and attended by experts who give lectures on conditions that are produced as a result of child labour.

Globally, millions of children are forced to work due to impoverished conditions at home. These children are mostly aged between five and 15 years. Due to poverty, they are deprived of a decent education and adequate diet.