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"When we talk about the world as one family, we need to address the challenges of economic and political injustice in the global society," Satyarthi said.
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Speaking at a high-level UN event on ‘Jobs and Social Protection for Poverty Eradication and a Sustainable Recovery’ on Tuesday, Satyarthi, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, gave a clarion call for bold and proactive leadership to end child labour and poverty.
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Air quality in the nation capital remained in the 'severe' category on Thursday as the Delhi-NCR region continued to be shrouded by a thick layer of toxic smog.
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The Indian activist, who won the Nobel in 2014 with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, has organised a joint statement signed by 71 other laureates calling for nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after skirmishes at their border.
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Noting that children are not yet a political priority and this "painful" thing has been proven once again, Satyarthi said on Thursday all political parties should come together to ensure that Parliament should have at least one dedicated day to discuss issues and challenges related to child safety, education and well-being.
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The 90-minute YouTube original feature-length documentary will debut on YouTube channel SoulPancake on November 27
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Citing recent incidents of sexual abuse of minor girls, the child rights activist said such cases give the country a "bad name".
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The child rights activist recently visited several refugee camps in Turkey, now home to a massive number of Syrians escaping the war in their country that began in 2001.
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"I urge the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that he should call a high-level meeting of heads of UN agencies like UNICEF, UNESCO, ILO, UNDP and WHO on issue of child labour in the context of sustainable development," Satyarthi told PTI in a recent interview.
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Satyarthi had begun his 35-day-long nation-wide 'Bharat Yatra' march on September 11. The 11,000-km yatra will travel through 22 states, culminating in New Delhi on October 16.
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The noted child rights activist said the law enacted to protect minors from sexual offences is not being properly enforced.
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Also expressing concern over Trump administration's decision to widen the net of deportations for illegal immigrants, Satyarthi said it may create many complications for the children of illegal immigrants born in foreign lands in settling anywhere.
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In an interview to CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan, Nobel Laureate winner Kailash Satyarthi spoke about the campaign focusing on child rights.
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While cleaning the country's balance sheet, demonetisation can help curb child trafficking as well, says Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
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The Rajya Sabha today passed amendments to the Child Labour Prohibition Bill, which were introduced in 2012 by the then UPA government. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi is not happy with the changes. Here is why.
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The worst victims of a drought are youngsters who are robbed of their childhood, says Nobel laureate, Kailash Satyarthi.
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"If we educate everyone over the next 10 years, then our GDP growth rate will be higher by four per cent. The path to sustained economic growth rate lies in quality education," he said while addressing a conference of the Rotary India Literacy Mission.
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The annual award by the prestigious university is given to an individual whose works and deeds have served to improve the quality of lives and have inspired us to greater heights. Satyarthi is the first Indian to have been given this award.
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Modi is ranked 5th on the 2015 roster of 'World's Greatest Leaders' with Satyarthi coming in at the 28th spot. The list has been topped by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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The India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) aims to recognize leaders who have made the difference, creating an edge above peers. Watch them celebrate excellence in business leadership for the 10th year.
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Satyarthi gave up his job as an electrical engineer to run NGO Bachpan Bachao Aandolan (Save Childhood Movement) in India for rescuing children from forced labour and trafficking
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"On behalf of Michelle, myself and all Americans, I want to congratulate Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Today's announcement is a victory for all who strive to uphold the dignity of every human being," Obama said in a statement.
