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I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not…

“I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not be used as an excuse to continue child labour. It perpetuates poverty. If children are deprived of education, they remain poor.” quote by Kailash Satyarthi
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“I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not be used as an excuse to continue child labour. It perpetuates poverty. If children are deprived of education, they remain poor.”

Kailash Satyarthi

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Advocates that poverty should not excuse child labour; education breaks the poverty cycle.

In simple terms: Poverty isn’t a reason to keep children working; education ends poverty.

Key Takeaway

Invest in education to end child labour.

Themes

human rights poverty education

Mood

determined urgent

Type

activist policy

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO work
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

social justice economic development child welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can education be made universally accessible?
  • What policies best break the poverty‑labour link?
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