Age Quote by Carol Bellamy
“For example, UNICEF works with governments to change legislation such as in India where a law was passed raising the age of compulsory school completion to keep children in school and away from the workplace for longer.”
About This Quote
Source Report: UNICEF Annual Report, 2015
UNICEF partners with governments to reform laws, like India’s raising compulsory school age, keeping children in education longer.
In simple terms: UNICEF helps change laws to keep kids in school.
Key Takeaway
Support policy changes that extend schooling.
Themes
education
child welfare
policy reform
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- NGO advocacy
- education planning
- child protection
- community outreach
Key Concepts
human rights
development
legislation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can NGOs influence legislative change?
- What barriers exist to extending compulsory schooling?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be slow and face political resistance.
