It is a solemn reminder that despite significant progress, there's still much work to do to be done to ensure that every child enjoys a rightful childhood and has access to quality education, health and a safe environment. Child labor remains a persistent challenge, with countless children engaged in half assured work, denied their rights, subjugated to physical, emotional and psychological harm, it deprives them of their innocence, stifles their potential and perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality