Kailash Satyarthi

勇敢地領導一場結束兒童販賣的全球運動

Introduction:

2014:

年諾貝爾和平獎

2017:

年起成為 PeaceJam 基金會委員。

Kailash Satyarthi 1954 年 1 月 11 日出生於印度維迪沙。小時候，他注意到有些孩子沒有像他一樣上學，而是在艱苦的條件下工作賺錢。由於對這些不平等現象感到不安，他要求同學向弱勢群體捐贈教科書和金錢，讓他們有機會學習。
Kailash 隨後獲得了電氣工程學位，並開始了他的工程師職業生涯。但他仍然為被迫充當債役工的兒童所受到的不公所困擾。因此，1980 年，他辭去了工作，創辦了一本名為《鬥爭將繼續》的期刊，以提高人們對童工問題的認識。

在了解到當地工廠強迫兒童在殘酷條件下長時間工作後，他幫助開展突襲行動，營救被當作債役工的兒童及其父母。這是一項危險的工作，他經常遭到毆打，生命受到威脅。

凱拉什意識到，工作並沒有隨著孩子們的救援而結束。這些孩子需要康復，才能過正常的生活。因此，他成立了一個名為「拯救兒童運動」的組織，致力於消除人口販運和童工抵債現象。是印度第一個此類組織，致力於教育公眾有關童工的知識、營救工廠裡的兒童，並為他們提供教育和基本技能。 BBA 的成功促成了 1989 年南亞兒童奴役聯盟的成立，該聯盟解放了在不同行業工作的數千名童工。

1998年，凱拉什領導了全球反對童工大遊行，以激勵世界各地的個人和組織為反對童工做出自己的貢獻。 Goodweave 等財團由此誕生，這是一項自願標籤倡議，旨在確保地毯的生產過程中不使用童工。 2014年，岡仁波齊因保護來自144個國家的85,000多名兒童的權利而獲得諾貝爾和平獎。

Nobel Speech

諾貝爾委員會慷慨地邀請我做一場「講座」。恕我直言，我無法做到這一點。
因為，我在這裡代表的是──寂靜之聲。純真的吶喊。還有，隱形的臉。我代表
了數以百萬計的留守兒童，這就是為什麼我在這裡留了一張空椅子以示提醒。
我來這裡只是為了分享我們孩子的聲音和夢想——因為他們都是我們的孩子
二十年前，在喜馬拉雅山麓，我遇見了一位瘦小的童工。他問我：“這個世界是
不是太窮了，不能給我一個玩具和一本書，而是強迫我拿把槍或工具？”
我會見了一名蘇丹兒童兵，他被極端主義民兵綁架了。作為他的第一堂訓練課
，他被迫殺死他的朋友和家人。他問我：“我有什麼錯嗎？”
十二年前，一位來自哥倫比亞街頭的童媽媽——被販賣、強暴、奴役——問我
：「我從來沒有夢想過。我的孩子可以擁有一個嗎？
我人生唯一的目標是讓每個孩子都能自由地成為孩子，
– 自由成長和發展，
– 自由吃飯、睡覺和見日光，
– 自由歡笑和哭泣，
– 自由玩耍和學習，
– 自由上學，最重要的是，
– 自由夢想。
我有幸與許多有相同目標的勇敢的人一起工作。我們從未放棄任何威脅或攻擊
，而且永遠不會。
過去幾十年我們取得了進步。我們已將失學兒童的數量減少了一半。我們已將
童工數量減少了三分之一。我們降低了兒童死亡率和營養不良，並防止了數百
萬兒童死亡。
我問——那些縫製足球但從未踢過足球的孩子是誰的？
收穫可可卻從未嚐過巧克力的人是誰的孩子？
死於伊波拉病毒的孩子是誰的？
被綁架並扣為人質的孩子是誰的？
他們都是我們的孩子。
我記得我們從採石場的世代強迫勞動中救出了一個八歲的女孩。當她獲救後坐
在我的車裡時，她問我：
“你為什麼不早點來？”
她憤怒的問題仍然震撼著我——並且有震撼整個世界的力量。她的問題是向我
們所有人提出的。我們在做什麼？我們還在等什麼？我們會讓多少女孩在沒有
救援的情況下離開？
讓我們實現知識民主化。
讓我們普遍伸張正義。
讓我們一起將同情心傳播到全球！
我在這個房間裡以及世界各地向你們發出呼籲。
我呼籲從剝削走向教育，從貧窮走向共同繁榮，從奴役走向自由，從暴力走向
和平。

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Quotes

Every child matters. If we fail them, we fail ourselves.
Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child's eye—it is very beautiful.
Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here. A lot of work still remains, but I will see the end of child labor in my lifetime.
Education is every child's right. It is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world.
To me, my faith in humanity is unshakable. We have the power to create a world where children are no longer robbed of their innocence and freedom.
Children are the foundation upon which a sustainable future for our planet will be built.
We must ensure that the voices of children are not oppressed or silenced. Let us listen to them, for they hold the key to a better tomorrow.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We must uphold the rights and dignity of every child, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Let us not forget that behind the statistics and numbers, there are real children suffering. Their pain and struggle should compel us to action.
Love is the most powerful force in the world. It has the ability to heal wounds, bridge divides, and bring about lasting change.
We cannot stand idly by while children are deprived of their basic rights. We must be the ones to shine a light on their plight and advocate for their freedom.
Child labor is not a problem of the poor; it is a problem of the entire humanity.
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
The world needs more compassion and understanding. We must cultivate empathy in ourselves and teach our children to be kind.
True change begins within ourselves. We must examine our own actions and beliefs to ensure that we are not perpetuating harm to children.
The future belongs to our children. It is our responsibility to create a world that is safe, nurturing, and full of opportunities for them.

Childhood should be a time of joy, exploration, and dreams. We must protect the innocence and wonder of childhood at all costs.
The power of one individual can ignite a movement. Never underestimate the impact you can have in fighting for children's rights.
To end child labor, we must address the root causes that lead to this exploitation—poverty, inequality, and lack of education.
Children are not commodities to be bought and sold. They are precious beings who deserve love, care, and protection.
The fight against child labor is a fight for justice and equality. We must never lose sight of the bigger picture.
No child should be invisible. Every child has the right to be seen, heard, and valued.
Education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors of opportunity for children. Let us ensure that no child is denied this chance for a better future.
The greatest gifts we can give our children are love, respect, and the freedom to be themselves.
We have the power to create a world where no child is forced into labor or robbed of their childhood. Let us unite and make this vision a reality.
Children are not just the future, they are the present. We must invest in their well- being and development today.
Childhood is a time for dreams to take flight. Let us support every child in chasing their aspirations and making them come true.
When we protect the rights of children, we are safeguarding the future of our societies.
The true measure of a society's progress can be seen in how it treats its children.
Let us never forget that our actions today will shape the world our children inherit. It is our duty to leave behind a legacy of compassion, justice, and equality.