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Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi stands as a global force for social transformation, igniting change through the power of Compassion in Action. He has inspired millions of people through his work across 140 countries to fight against child slavery and ensure freedom, education, equality, and justice for the voiceless and the most marginalised.

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Compassion in Action

Dhoomdas, Adarsh Kishore and Kalu Kumar are martyrs of our movement for globalising compassion. They lost their lives in their struggle to rescue children from bonded labour and gifting them the joys of freedom.
“I remember as a child, how Kailash Satyarthi passionately advocated for every child’s right to education. His words made me feel empowered. I realised that education was my only escape from the endless hours of child labour and pain.”
“My time at Bal Ashram opened my eyes to the harsh reality of child labour— a grim truth where countless children in India endure unimaginable cruelty disguised as ‘work.’ I was lucky to get a new life, and I wanted the same for other children.”
“I thought to myself – if she was my daughter I would turn the world upside down to rescue her. I told her father that I would go with you to rescue your daughter.”
In 2019, Satyarthi reunited with the child labourers he had rescued from a carpet factory in Adalpura, Uttar Pradesh in 1985.
When eight-year-old Ashraf was rescued, he had been brutally beaten and left for dead by his employers, who were government officials.

Dhoomdas, Adarsh Kishore and Kalu Kumar are martyrs of our movement for globalising compassion. They lost their lives in their struggle to rescue children from bonded labour and gifting them the joys of freedom.

“I remember as a child, how Kailash Satyarthi passionately advocated for every child’s right to education. His words made me feel empowered. I realised that education was my only escape from the endless hours of child labour and pain.”

Laxman

Seven-year-old Laxman, who was rescued from bonded labour in a Faridabad stone quarry in 1984 is a living testament to the power of transforming one generation. Determined to break the generational cycle of illiteracy and labour, Laxman ensured that children in his extended family, friends, and neighbors gained access to schooling. Now the treasurer of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, he is a proud father to children who are engineers and MBA graduates.

“My time at Bal Ashram opened my eyes to the harsh reality of child labour— a grim truth where countless children in India endure unimaginable cruelty disguised as ‘work.’ I was lucky to get a new life, and I wanted the same for other children.”

Amar Lal

Hailing from a nomadic tribe in Rajasthan, six-year-old child labourer Amar Lal was rescued by Kailash Satyarthi from a stone quarry. Amar grew up to become a child rights lawyer.

“I thought to myself – if she was my daughter I would turn the world upside down to rescue her. I told her father that I would go with you to rescue your daughter.”

Kailash Satyarthi

Sabo was the first child in the history of independent India to be freed from child labour due to a social movement.

In 2019, Satyarthi reunited with the child labourers he had rescued from a carpet factory in Adalpura, Uttar Pradesh in 1985.

When eight-year-old Ashraf was rescued, he had been brutally beaten and left for dead by his employers, who were government officials.

Ashraf’s case sparked a landmark change, leading the Central Government to ban its employees from employing children as domestic help.

Organisations

Discover how the organisations Satyarthi has founded, carry forward his fight for
children's rights, and the many facets of his life's work.

Satyarthi Movement For Global Compassion

Ignite Your Spark of Compassion

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Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

Creating an enabling ecosystem where every child is free, safe, healthy, and educated.

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Bachpan Bachao Andolan

Rescuing children from child trafficking, child labour, child abuse, and child slavery.

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Global March

The historic global march across 103 countries that led to the Universal Ratification of ILO Convention 182.

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GoodWeave

Focused on protecting vulnerable children and aims to end child labour in global supply chains for good.

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Global Campaign for Education

Founded in 1999, to provide a platform to unify and coordinate civil society voices for global education.

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1981

Sabo’s Rescue and the Birth of a Movement

Satyarthi launched a 64-page bi-monthly magazine titled Sangharsh Jaari Rahega (The Fight Must Go On) in January 1981 to highlight pressing issues faced by vulnerable children and marginalised communities. It was for the first time that a magazine was drawing...

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1983

Historic Fight Against Bonded Labour

After freeing Sabo, Satyarthi started gathering more information about bonded labour as he was deeply saddened by the fact that even in independent India, human slavery still exists. He filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, leading...

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1984

Fighting Communal Hatred

During the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Satyarthi gave shelter to his Sikh neighbours despite being fully aware that he and his family’s lives would be in danger.

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1988

Defying Discrimination at Nathdwara

The 400-year-old Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, barred Dalits from entry, a violation of the Right to Equality. On October 2, 1988, Satyarthi, accompanied by Dalit companions, entered the temple in defiance. Enraged, the priests brutally attacked him and attempted...

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1991

Establishment of Mukti Ashram

Mukti Ashram, India’s first short-term rehabilitation centre for children rescued from bonded and child labour, was established in New Delhi. Since then, the Ashram continues to provide informal education to children up to the age of 14, preparing them to...

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1993

Nagar Utari Yatra

Satyarthi undertook a 2000 km-long march against child labour in India from Nagar Utari (now Jharkhand) to Delhi. Thousands of villagers, activists, and children freed from bondage took part in the march, which lasted 15 days.

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1994

Bharat Yatra

Satyarthi organised and led Bharat Yatra, a 5000 km-long march to raise awareness about child labour. The march began from the southern tip of India, Kanyakumari and concluded in Delhi.

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1994

Launch of Rugmark

Rugmark is a one-of-a-kind certification and voluntary social labelling mechanism to certify that a particular brand or organisation did not employ child labour in their supply chain. It is one of the first examples of ethical consumerism that reinforced the...

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1997

Mukti Caravan

The Mukti Caravan was a mobile grassroots campaign against trafficking and abuse of children, launched at Delhi’s Rajghat. The campaign also demanded an international law against child labour. Led by youngsters who had been freed from child labour, the Mukti...

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1998

Global March Against Child Labour

Satyarthi conceptualised one of the biggest mass movement drives in history, mobilising 7.2 million people, covering 80,000 kms across 103 countries. Beginning on January 17, 1998, the movement, which unfolded in three phases- from Manila, Philippines; São Paulo, Brazil; and...

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1998

Establishment of Bal Ashram

Located in Viratnagar, Rajasthan, Bal Ashram was established as a long-term rehabilitation center for children rescued from the worst forms of child labour, slavery, and trafficking. It serves as a secure and empowering home for child labourers who have lost...

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1999

Global Campaign for Education

Satyarthi is the founding president of the Global Campaign for Education, an exemplary civil society movement working to end the global education crisis. The Global Campaign for advocates and campaigns at international and national levels to urge governments and the...

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2000

Dialogue between a Former Child Labourer and US President

Twelve-year-old Kalu Kumar, who was rescued from a carpet-weaving industry and who stayed at Bal Ashram, was invited to meet then US President Bill Clinton at the launch of the book ‘Speak Truth to Power,’ written by Robert Kennedy’s daughter...

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2001

Shiksha Yatra

Satyarthi embarked on the nationwide ‘Shiksha Yatra’ (Education March) spanning a total distance of 15,000 km across 20 states, demanding free and compulsory education for all. The march, which started from the southern tip of India in Kanyakumari, took 6...

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2004

Life-threatening Circus Rescue Operation

After receiving reports of young Nepali girls being held hostage and abused in a circus in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda, Satyarthi and his team undertook the rescue operation, despite facing intense opposition. The highly influential circus owner hired goons who brutally...

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2006

Prohibition of Domestic Child Labour

Satyarthi's relentless advocacy led to the landmark amendment of the Child Labour Act, banning domestic child labour on October 10, 2006. The fight began in 1996, when a young boy, who bore severe burn injuries was rescued from a government...

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2009

Establishment of the All India Legal Aid Cell

Supreme Court formed the All India Legal Aid cell on Child Rights under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority in India (NALSA) to be led by Satyarthi. The purpose of the Legal Aid Cell was to become a...

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2013

Missing Children Judgment and Justice Verma Committee

On May 10th, 2013, the Supreme Court passed a judgment on missing children based on a PIL filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan. The Court directed that in case of every missing child reported there will be an initial presumption of...

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2014

Nobel Peace Prize

Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, on 10th December 2014 “for his struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.” Satyarthi dedicated his Nobel prize to...

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2015

Child Labour Included in the Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the United Nations adopted new development goals, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and included the elimination of child labour, slavery, trafficking and forced labour under SDG 8.7. Satyarthi continues to play a pivotal role in encouraging countries to...

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2016

Formation of Laureates and Leaders for Children (L&L)

Satyarthi launched ‘Laureates and Leaders’, a first-of-its-kind platform that brings together Nobel Laureates and global leaders from across the world to foster a sense of urgency and raise their voices for the cause of children. The first L&L conference was...

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2017

Bharat Yatra Against Child Sexual Abuse and Trafficking

The 2017 Bharat Yatra, launched by Satyarthi to combat child sexual exploitation and trafficking across India began at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari and culminated in New Delhi. The aim of the march was to raise awareness and demand a...

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2018

The Price of Free

The Price of Free is a documentary about Kailash Satyarthi. It depicts how Satyarthi left his comfortable career as an electrical engineer and decided to dedicate his life to freeing children from slavery and abuse. The documentary, which is available...

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2022

Child Marriage Free India

Satyarthi launched a nationwide drive ‘Child Marriage Free India’ against the appalling practice of child marriage and sexual abuse in India. The campaign, which involved the participation of 76,000 women across the country, endorsed the Government's proposal to extend the...

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2023

Youth Summit on Human Fraternity and Compassion

Satyarthi in collaboration with the Zayed Awards for Human Fraternity brought together over 800 changemakers from more than 15 Indian states in Bal Ashram, Rajasthan for the Youth Summit. The event involved insightful discussions among youth leaders and the global...

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2024

Launch of the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC)

Satyarthi had long championed the call of globalising compassion, a message emphasised in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amplified the urgency of this vision, underscoring the need to address the growing disconnectedness and apathy...

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Books & Publications

Diyasalai

Diyasalai: the autobiography of Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, chronicles his life and legacy of Compassion in Action.

The Book of Compassion

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Kailash Satyarthi shed light on urgent need for compassion in today’s world.

Badlav Ke Bol

This is the Hindi translation of ‘Because Words Matter’ and is a collection of Satyarthi’s revolutionary thoughts and words of change.

Tum Pehle Kyun Nahi Aaye

This book consists of 12 gut-wrenching accounts of children rescued and liberated from slavery and exploitation. Each story promises a victory over darkness, hope over despair, justice over injustice, and compassion over cruelty.

Why Didn’t You Come Sooner

This book is the English translation of ‘Tum Pehle Kyun Nahi Aaye’ and narrates 12 gut-wrenching accounts of children rescued by Satyarthi and his organization.

Every Child Matters

The book is a compilation of columns and interviews that highlight the continuing struggle to create safe childhoods. It advocates for the rights and well-being of every child, irrespective of their abilities or challenges.

Because Words Matter

The book is a collection of teachings of Kailash Satyarthi. Satyarthi has transformed the lives of millions of people, and his words are a source of inspiration for everyone looking to make a positive impact in society.

Sapnon Ki Roshani

This book, based on Satyarthi’s life and journey, offers valuable life lessons on success amidst all the experiences one faces—hope and despair, clarity and confusion, happiness and sorrow.

Will for Children

This book is a compilation of articles that helped establish a movement for children’s rights, leading to the creation of governance institutions, child protection policies and the inclusion of child rights worldwide.

Azad Bachpan Ki Ore

Satyarthi shares his experiences and insights as the crusader for the most vulnerable. The book sheds light on his efforts to eradicate child labour.

Covid-19: Sabhyata Ka Sankat Aur Samadhan

In this book, Satyarthi attempts to analyse the causes, consequences and solutions to the ‘crisis of civilisation’ that arose due to the disastrous Covid-19 pandemic.

Chalo Hawaon Ka Rukh Moden

From deciding to leave a well-paying job to dedicating his life towards building a compassionate world, the book is a touching account by Satyarthi about his life and journey.

News

Walking Together: Compassion at the Heart of COP 30

Walking Together: Compassion at the Heart of COP 30

I had the privilege of co-hosting the 3rd Regional Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake alongside Brazil in New Delhi last week. This gathering took place during one of the most challenging moments in our shared history. For the first time, the world is moving beyond numbers and targets to embrace an Ethical Stocktake, placing […]

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Brazil’s Marina Silva calls for ‘COP of truth’, hopes summit sets course toward COP33 in India

Brazil’s Marina Silva calls for ‘COP of truth’, hopes summit sets course toward COP33 in India

NEW DELHI, Sep 1 : Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva on Monday called for the upcoming COP30 in the Amazon to be a “COP of truth”, saying it must set the course for the next decade of climate action and pave the way toward COP33 in India “in a less challenging and more promising context”. […]

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Marina Silva, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and COP30 Presidency to hold press conference on Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake

Marina Silva, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and COP30 Presidency to hold press conference on Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake

On Monday, September 1st, at 6 pm (local time), minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Marina Silva, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago and COP30 CEO Ana Toni will hold a press conference to present the outcomes of the Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical […]

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Asian leaders explore ethical pathways to address climate change, bolstering the “mutirão” towards COP30

Asian leaders explore ethical pathways to address climate change, bolstering the “mutirão” towards COP30

This Monday, September 1st, the Indian capital hosted the third Regional Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake (GES), a core pillar of the social mobilization process leading up to COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Belém. The event gathered 22 participants, including climate activists, artists, scientists, civil society representatives, and […]

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RV University Holds 3rd Annual Convocation: 259 students graduate across six streams

RV University Holds 3rd Annual Convocation: 259 students graduate across six streams

Bengaluru — RV University, a new-age global university for liberal education, held its 3rd annual convocation on 30 August 2025. A total of 259 students graduated in six streams with nine receiving honours for exceptional academic performance. The event was graced by Sri Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate (2014), internationally acclaimed child rights activist, and founder […]

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Don’t let the spark within you die, Noble peace laureate Satyarthi tells graduates

Don’t let the spark within you die, Noble peace laureate Satyarthi tells graduates

BENGALURU: “Don’t suppress the hummingbird within you (graduates), don’t let the spark within you die. Do your bit. Each small act of kindness and courage matters. Your choices will not only shape your future but also the future of humanity. Your courage, truth and compassion will help build a just, equitable and peaceful world,” said […]

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Bullets, bombs, starvation are killing Gaza’s children

Bullets, bombs, starvation are killing Gaza’s children

Every day, around 30 children are killed — by bombs, missiles, and deliberate, systemic deprivation. Only two days ago, 83 Palestinians lost their lives in the Gaza Strip. Families are going days without food, leaving their orphaned children behind. Health systems have completely collapsed. Supplies have crumbled. Water is scarce. Fuel is gone. Hope is dying. Starving infants are perishing in their mothers’ arms, while aid trucks sit blocked at borders. This is the gruesome face of a war that has no moral justification.

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World Humanitarian Day: Kailash Satyarthi On His Global Movement For Change | News18

World Humanitarian Day: Kailash Satyarthi On His Global Movement For Change | News18

World Humanitarian Day: Kailash Satyarthi On His Global Movement For Change | News18

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Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s Message to the World on 79th Independence Day:Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s Message to the World on 79th Independence Day:Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity

Mumbai, 19th August 2025: Ahead of 79th Independence Day, Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder of the ‘Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion’, Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, delivered a powerful and inspiring call for global unity, emphasizing the vital role of compassion in action as the oxygen of humanity, during the latest ‘I Am Peacekeeper’ session. The keynote session, hosted by Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Wockhardt; CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, and Founder, I Am Peacekeeper Movement, began with a sweeping vision for global peace through education, collaboration, economic empowerment, and unity.

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Rishihood University launches MaNas to redefine mental health, psychology & behavioural education in India

Rishihood University launches MaNas to redefine mental health, psychology & behavioural education in India

Rishihood University launched the Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS), an initiative aimed at transforming psychology and mental health education in India.

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Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s Message to the World on 79th Independence Day:Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s Message to the World on 79th Independence Day:Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity

Mumbai, 19th August 2025: Ahead of 79th Independence Day, Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder of the ‘Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion’, Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, delivered a powerful and inspiring call for global unity, emphasizing the vital role of compassion in action as the oxygen of humanity, during the latest ‘I Am Peacekeeper’ session. The keynote session, hosted by Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Wockhardt; CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, and Founder, I Am Peacekeeper Movement, began with a sweeping vision for global peace through education, collaboration, economic empowerment, and unity.

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Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi inaugurates Rishihood University’s Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS)

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi inaugurates Rishihood University’s Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS)

Sonipat (Haryana) [India], August 19: Rishihood University today formally launched the Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS), a pioneering initiative to transform psychology and mental health education in India. The school was inaugurated on campus by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and Rishihood University Chancellor & Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, in the presence of over 150 distinguished guests, including leading entrepreneurs, social activists, CXOs, and founders from across India and even Nepal. Notable among them were Vishal Tulsyan, Anurag Goel, Aditya Pittie, Vivek Sharma, Rishi Raj, Mukesh Jain, and Bishesh Khanal.

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Kailash Satyarthi ने सुनाई ‘मोची की कहानी’ जिसने बदल दी जिंदगी | Sanjeev Paliwal | Kitabnama EP04

Kailash Satyarthi ने सुनाई ‘मोची की कहानी’ जिसने बदल दी जिंदगी | Sanjeev Paliwal | Kitabnama EP04

Kailash Satyarthi ने सुनाई 'मोची की कहानी' जिसने बदल दी जिंदगी | Sanjeev Paliwal | Kitabnama EP04

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हजार समाधानों का जनक हिन्दुस्तान

हजार समाधानों का जनक हिन्दुस्तान

आज देश 79वां स्वतंत्रता दिवस मना रहा है। लंबे संघर्ष और अनगिनत बलिदानों के बाद हमें यह आज़ादी मिली जिसकी दुनिया के अलग-अलग देशों के स्वतंत्रता संघर्षों की रूढ़ीनताओं की तुलना में नहीं, बल्कि बिलकुल भी अलग-अलग रूप, जिसमें आधार वहां की संस्कृति, समाज और इतिहास के मूल्य रहे हैं।

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Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity: Kailash Satyarthi – Nobel Peace Laureate

Compassion in Action is the Oxygen of Humanity: Kailash Satyarthi – Nobel Peace Laureate

MUMBAI (India CSR): Ahead of 79th Independence Day, Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder of the ‘Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion’, Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, delivered a powerful and inspiring call for global unity, emphasizing the vital role of compassion in action as the oxygen of humanity, during the latest ‘I Am Peacekeeper’ session. The keynote session, hosted by Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Wockhardt; CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, and Founder, I Am Peacekeeper Movement, began with a sweeping vision for global peace through education, collaboration, economic empowerment, and unity.

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EPFO’s PDUNASS Organises Training on “Compassion in Governance” in Collaboration with Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

EPFO’s PDUNASS Organises Training on “Compassion in Governance” in Collaboration with Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, in association with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC), organised a training programme on “Compassion in Governance.” The programme sought to equip public servants with the skills and mindset to blend empathy with efficiency in service delivery.

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EPFO’s PDUNASS Organises Training on “Compassion in Governance” in Collaboration with Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

EPFO’s PDUNASS Organises Training on “Compassion in Governance” in Collaboration with Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, in association with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC), organised a training programme on “Compassion in Governance.” The programme sought to equip public servants with the skills and mindset to blend compassion with efficiency in service delivery.

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Children Getting Killed In Gaza A Blot On Humanity, Says Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi

Children Getting Killed In Gaza A Blot On Humanity, Says Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi

New Delhi: Nobel Peace Laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi has expressed grave concern over the plight of children in Gaza.

In a post on LinkedIn, he said innocent children are being killed, maimed, orphaned, and forced to starve and die in the conflict-ridden region. "Families are going days without food. Infants are dying not because food or medicine is unavailable, but because they are being systematically denied access. Health systems have collapsed. Supplies have crumbled. Water is scarce. Fuel is gone. Hope is dying," he stated.

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Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, I honour the memory of my three colleagues who laid down their lives in our fight against human trafficking and slavery.

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Compassionate Action: A Catalyst for Policy Reform

Compassionate Action: A Catalyst for Policy Reform

Today, I want to share an incident that took place 30 years ago, which underscores that compassion is not a choice, but a necessity for building a just and humane society.

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कैलाश सत्यार्थी ने नव्या गणेशिया की पुस्तक वीविंग विजडम को दिया आशीर्वाद

कैलाश सत्यार्थी ने नव्या गणेशिया की पुस्तक वीविंग विजडम को दिया आशीर्वाद

नई दिल्ली। नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी के दिल्ली स्थित आवास पर आज एक अत्यंत गरिमामय और प्रेरणादायक समारोह का आयोजन किया गया, जहाँ उन्होंने युवा लेखिका नव्या गणेशिया की पुस्तक 'वीविंग विजडम' को अपना आशीर्वाद प्रदान किया। यह अवसर नव्या और उनके परिवार के लिए एक अविस्मरणीय पल बन गया।

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Grammy winner Ricky Kej collaborates with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi for ‘GANDHI–Mantras of Compassion’ music album

Grammy winner Ricky Kej collaborates with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi for ‘GANDHI–Mantras of Compassion’ music album

Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, Masa Takumi, BRIT Award-nominated cellist Tina Guo, and Nobel Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi collaborate for the album ‘GANDHI–Mantras of Compassion’, a musical tribute to the life and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.

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‘Gandhi-Mantras Of Compassion’ A Soul Stirring Tribute By Ricky Kej and Kailash Satyarthi

‘Gandhi-Mantras Of Compassion’ A Soul Stirring Tribute By Ricky Kej and Kailash Satyarthi

The album “Gandhi – Mantras of Compassion" is a remarkable collaboration between three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, Grammy and Brit Award nominee Tina Guo, Grammy Award winner Masa Takumi, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. It emerged from profound conversations between Ricky Kej and Kailash Satyarthi, who both held a deep reverence for Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

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“GANDHI – Mantras Of Compassion” by Padma Shri Ricky Kej and Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Set to Release on July 14

“GANDHI – Mantras Of Compassion” by Padma Shri Ricky Kej and Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Set to Release on July 14

In a transcendent blend of sonic artistry and a collective call for compassion, Padma Shri Awardee and three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ricky Kej, GRAMMY® and BRIT Award-nominated cellist Tina Guo, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Masa Takumi, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi have come together to release “GANDHI – Mantras Of Compassion.”

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This Nobel Laureate Is Globalising Compassion

This Nobel Laureate Is Globalising Compassion

But for over four decades, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has dedicated his life to bringing them back — fighting child trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation long before the world even had a name for it.

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I walked in expecting theory, policy, and expert insights

I walked in expecting theory, policy, and expert insights

"I walked in expecting theory, policy, and expert insights. I left carrying much more: stories, voices and moments that changed me.

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Yesterday, I was overwhelmed. At the Closing

Yesterday, I was overwhelmed. At the Closing

Yesterday, I was overwhelmed. At the Closing Ceremony of the Satyarthi Summer School 2025 organised by the SMGC team, 25 young changemakers from 11 countries gave me a surprise I will never forget.

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गांधी के हत्यारे नहीं जानते थे कि कुछ लोग गोली मार देने से मरते नहीं, बल्कि अमर हो जाते हैं। गांधी के साथ यही हुआ।

गांधी के हत्यारे नहीं जानते थे कि कुछ लोग गोली मार देने से मरते नहीं, बल्कि अमर हो जाते हैं। गांधी के साथ यही हुआ।

गांधी के हत्यारे नहीं जानते थे कि कुछ लोग गोली मार देने से मरते नहीं, बल्कि अमर हो जाते हैं। गांधी के साथ यही हुआ।

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Even as the world’s wealth, knowledge, and technology grow rapidly, moral accountability and responsibility continue to decline

Even as the world’s wealth, knowledge, and technology grow rapidly, moral accountability and responsibility continue to decline

Even as the world’s wealth, knowledge, and technology grow rapidly, moral accountability and responsibility continue to decline. Compassion is the only way out of this crisis.

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If hope is alive, nothing is lost

If hope is alive, nothing is lost

“ ग़म की अंधेरी रात में, दिल को ना बेक़रार करसुबह ज़रूर आएगी, सुबह का इन्तज़ार कर…”

During the morning shramdaan at Mukti Ashram, a rescued child labourer softly mumbled these few lines of an old folk song. The people around him froze, and tears of joy rolled down their faces. They had all been waiting for this moment. Nageshwar, who had lost his voice and his friend on a Diwali night many years ago, was now humming a song of hope. His voice was returning. But more than that, a flicker of hope was returning. Nageshwar was coming back to life.

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The ILO and UNICEF released a new report yesterday

The ILO and UNICEF released a new report yesterday

The ILO and UNICEF released a new report yesterday. Still, 138 million children are in child labour. A decrease offers a small glimmer of hope. I thank all stakeholders for that. But I will not celebrate or congratulate because we have failed our children again. The international community promised to end all forms of child labour by 2025, this year. Whose children are these 138 million? They are not mere numbers. They are my children! They are your children! Our children! We have enough resources and capacity to end child labour.

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Breaking a promise made to the children

Breaking a promise made to the children

In 2016, when the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, the world promised to end all forms of child labour by 2025. This commitment was not kept.

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Today I Was Deeply Heartened And Inspired

Today I Was Deeply Heartened And Inspired

Today, I was deeply heartened and inspired to spend time with 26 extraordinary youth at our Mukti Ashram in Delhi. They have traveled from 11 countries to take part in the first ever Satyarthi Summer School on global compassion. It was the first time so many youth leaders from all over the world have come […]

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‘Diyaslai’ is not just a book; it is a testament to an inspiring journey: Former President Ram Nath Kovind

‘Diyaslai’ is not just a book; it is a testament to an inspiring journey: Former President Ram Nath Kovind

An insightful discussion on the autobiography Diyaslai by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi held at IGNCA

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If we find a way to measure compassion, can we use it to solve global problems?

If we find a way to measure compassion, can we use it to solve global problems?

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by United Nations member states in 2015 marked a bold global commitment to reimagine a future shaped by justice, equity, peace and sustainability. The agenda’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, have led to critical action on climate change, health and education. Yet progress remains uneven and fragile.

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दिया सलाई संवाद में बोले सत्यार्थी- पत्रकार बनें समाज की आवाज

दिया सलाई संवाद में बोले सत्यार्थी- पत्रकार बनें समाज की आवाज

सांची| मघदम रिसोर्ट में प्रेस क्लब विदिशा द्वारा "दिया सलाई संवाद" कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया गया। कार्यक्रम में नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी मुख्य अतिथि रहे। सत्यार्थी ने अपनी पुस्तक "दिया सलाई" पर विस्तार से चर्चा की। उन्होंने कहा, यह कित

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बच्चों व महिलाओं मे कानूनी जागरूकता को लेकर चौपाल का आयोजन

बच्चों व महिलाओं मे कानूनी जागरूकता को लेकर चौपाल का आयोजन

कोडरमा, संवाददाता । वसुंधरा गार्डन सभागार कोडरमा में जिला विधिक सेवा प्राधिकार और कैलाश सत्यार्थी चिल्ड्रेंस फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वाधान में कानूनी जागरूकता को लेकर चौपाल का आयोजन किया गया। शुरूआत डीसीपीओ संतोष कुमार,अधिवक्ता सुमन जायसवाल,मुखिया उमा देवी,उपमुखिया प्रतिनिधि मो साजिद,फाउंडेशन के सहायक परियोजना पदाधिकारी अमित कुमार,बाल पंचायत के बच्चों ने संयुक्त रूप से दीप प्रज्वलित कर किया।

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Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi Delivers Keynote Address at EPFO’s RGDE Series on Compassionate Governance

Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi Delivers Keynote Address at EPFO’s RGDE Series on Compassionate Governance

Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi delivered the keynote address at the Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RDGE) series organised by PDUNASS, the premier training academy of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The session was attended virtually by EPFO officers and officials from across the country.

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Serious gap between decision makers, people results in a lack of moral accountability: Satyarthi.

Serious gap between decision makers, people results in a lack of moral accountability: Satyarthi.

In a session held late Sunday evening, Satyarthi, along with 11 other Nobel Laureates, shared their experiences in tackling bureaucracy and societal apathy in their journey towards social transformation.

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Dubai Peace Summit: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi reflects on India’s tradition of philanthropy, acknowledges contributions of Indian corporate leaders

Dubai Peace Summit: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi reflects on India’s tradition of philanthropy, acknowledges contributions of Indian corporate leaders

At the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit in Dubai, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi emphasised the need for compassion and actionable change. He urged global and corporate leaders to move beyond words and implement real efforts toward justice, peace, and collective well-being.

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मुझे अकेले स्वर्ग नहीं चाहिए’, विदिशा में ऐसा क्यों बोले कैलाश सत्यार्थी? – KAILASH SATYARTHI AUTOBIOGRAPHY

मुझे अकेले स्वर्ग नहीं चाहिए’, विदिशा में ऐसा क्यों बोले कैलाश सत्यार्थी? – KAILASH SATYARTHI AUTOBIOGRAPHY

विदिशा में पंडित गंगा प्रसाद पाठक कला न्यास वार्षिक समारोह में नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी की आत्मकथा 'दियासलाई' पर चर्चा हुई.

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I Had To Become A Matchstick Of Change’: Nobel Prize Winner Satyarthi On His Global Movement For Compassion

I Had To Become A Matchstick Of Change’: Nobel Prize Winner Satyarthi On His Global Movement For Compassion

Bhopal: Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi, a crusader for child rights, said that the world has enough wealth to care for every child; it only lacks compassion. In an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat, Satyarthi shared reflections on his work, his new autobiography 'Diyasalai' (Matchstick), and the global movement he is launching to awaken compassion.

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NDTV से बोले कैलाश सत्यार्थी: 10 दिन युद्ध रोक दे दुनिया तो हर गरीब बच्चे को मिलेगी शिक्षा-स्वास्थ्य सुविधा

NDTV से बोले कैलाश सत्यार्थी: 10 दिन युद्ध रोक दे दुनिया तो हर गरीब बच्चे को मिलेगी शिक्षा-स्वास्थ्य सुविधा

नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार विजेता, 'बचपन बचाओ आंदोलन' के जनक, और करोड़ों बच्चों के अधिकारों की आवाज़ — कैलाश सत्यार्थी. विदिशा के इस सपूत ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भारत को वो पहचान दिलाई है, जो हर हिंदुस्तानी को गर्व से भर देती है. लेकिन जब सत्यार्थी ने NDTV MPCG से खास मुलाकात की तो बात सिर्फ पुरस्कारों की नहीं, बल्कि समाज की आत्मा पर हुई, बच्चों के दर्द, समाज की चुप्पी और सत्ता की जिम्मेदारी पर उन्होंने खुलकर बात की.यहां पढ़िए हमारे स्थानीय संपादक अनुराग द्वारी के साथ उनका पूरा साक्षात्कार—

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भोपाल @सोमवार को राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान के 61वें स्थापना दिवस समारोह का आयोजन में मुख्य अतिथि नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार से सम्मानित श्री कैलाश सत्यार्थी का संस्था द्वारा सम्मानित किया

भोपाल @सोमवार को राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान के 61वें स्थापना दिवस समारोह का आयोजन में मुख्य अतिथि नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार से सम्मानित श्री कैलाश सत्यार्थी का संस्था द्वारा सम्मानित किया

भोपाल @सोमवार को राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान के 61वें स्थापना दिवस समारोह का आयोजन में मुख्य अतिथि नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार से सम्मानित श्री कैलाश सत्यार्थी का संस्था द्वारा सम्मानित किया

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नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी बोले: हमने ईंट की दीवारें बहुत बना दीं, दीवारें गिराकर मोहब्बत के पुल बनाएं

नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी बोले: हमने ईंट की दीवारें बहुत बना दीं, दीवारें गिराकर मोहब्बत के पुल बनाएं

Ek Sham Mohabbat Ke Naam: भोपाल में एक शाम मोहब्बत के नाम रही। जानेमाने शायर और कवि मंजर भोपाली के बड़ी झील किनारे निवास बादबान में शायरी, कविताएं और नज्में सुनाई गईं। महफिल में अंजुम बाराबंकी, साजिद रिजवी, शिफाली पांडे, पूर्व IPS MS सिकरवार और CISF के DIG एम.एल. सिंह ने समां बांध दिया।

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NITTTR Bhopal’s 61st Foundation Day to be graced by Chief Guest Shri Kailash Satyarthi

NITTTR Bhopal’s 61st Foundation Day to be graced by Chief Guest Shri Kailash Satyarthi

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: NITTTR Bhopal is celebrating its 61st year of establishment. On April 7, a grand event will be held to mark the Foundation Day, where Nobel Peace Laureate (2014) Shri Kailash Satyarthi will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.

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कानूनी जागरूकता चौपाल का आयोजन

कानूनी जागरूकता चौपाल का आयोजन

चाइल्ड हेल्प लाइन नंबर 1098 के बारे में जानकारी दी गयी 19कोडपी4उद्घाटन करते अतिथि. प्रतिनिधि कोडरमा. वसुंधरा गार्डन सभागार में जिला विधिक सेवा प्राधिकार कोडरमा एवं कैलाश सत्यार्थी चिल्ड्रेन्स फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में कानूनी जागरूकता चौपाल का आयोजन किया गया.

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JLF 2025: कैलाश सत्यार्थी की आत्मकथा ‘दियासलाई’ का लोकार्पण

JLF 2025: कैलाश सत्यार्थी की आत्मकथा ‘दियासलाई’ का लोकार्पण

The autobiography of Kailash Satyarthi, the first person of Indian origin to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, ‘Diyasalai’ was released on Thursday at the Jaipur Literature Festival. In the autobiography, he has shared the story of his struggling life. Along with this, he has also mentioned the efforts made for the welfare and liberation […]

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Kailash Satyarthi wants to ‘globalise compassion’

Kailash Satyarthi wants to ‘globalise compassion’

Jaipur: Nobel laureate and social reformer Kailash Satyarthi released his autobiography, ‘Diyasalaal’, on the opening day of Jaipur Literature Festival. A resident of Madhya Pradesh, Satyarthi said he was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi since childhood. He expressed concern over humanity’s inability to solve fundamental problems.

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JLF gets off to colourful start with emphasis on bridging divide between arts and sciences

JLF gets off to colourful start with emphasis on bridging divide between arts and sciences

Jaipur Literature Festival will witness the participation of over 300 speakers from across the world, representing a diverse array of voices and perspectives

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Empathetic intelligence needs to be developed to counter the dangers of AI: Kailash Satyarthi

Empathetic intelligence needs to be developed to counter the dangers of AI: Kailash Satyarthi

Nobel Laureate and child rights’ activist Kailash Satyarthi stated that people have to work on developing compassionate intelligence to counter the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) today.

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Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi Launches His Autobiography ‘Diyasalai’ On Day One Of Jaipur Literature Festival

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi Launches His Autobiography ‘Diyasalai’ On Day One Of Jaipur Literature Festival

Nobel laureate and social reformer Kailash Satyarthi launched his autobiography ‘Diyasalaai’ on day one of Jaipur Literature Festival.

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JLF 2025: जब कैलाश सत्यार्थी फूट-फूटकर रोने लगे थे, जयपुर लिट फेस्ट में सुनाया किस्सा

JLF 2025: जब कैलाश सत्यार्थी फूट-फूटकर रोने लगे थे, जयपुर लिट फेस्ट में सुनाया किस्सा

The autobiography ‘Diyasalai’ of Kailash Satyarthi, who received the Nobel Prize for his movement against child labour, was released at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

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Story behind Diyasalai Ft. Kailash satyarthi with RJ Ravindra at Jaipur Literature festival 2025

Story behind Diyasalai Ft. Kailash satyarthi with RJ Ravindra at Jaipur Literature festival 2025

Story behind Diyasalai Ft. Kailash Satyarthi with RJ Ravindra at Jaipur Literature festival 2025

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Pope Francis to publish a document on children’s rights

Pope Francis to publish a document on children’s rights

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Wrapping up a Vatican summit on the rights of children, Pope Francis announced he was going to publish a papal document dedicated to children.

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नाथद्वारा के श्रीनाथ जी मंदिर में दलितों का प्रवेश और कैलाश सत्यार्थी का संघर्ष

नाथद्वारा के श्रीनाथ जी मंदिर में दलितों का प्रवेश और कैलाश सत्यार्थी का संघर्ष

ये ‘दियासलाई’ नाम की किताब के अंश हैं. इस किताब के लेखक हैं कैलाश सत्यार्थी. वे अब तक शांति का नोबेल पुरस्कार जीतने वाले भारत के एकमात्र व्यक्ति हैं. यह किताब उनकी आत्मकथा है. इसका लोकार्पण 30 जनवरी को जयपुर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल में हुआ था. कैलाश सत्यार्थी ‘बचपन बचाओ आंदोलन’ के संस्थापकों में से एक […]

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Walking Together: Compassion at the Heart of COP 30

Walking Together: Compassion at the Heart of COP 30

I had the privilege of co-hosting the 3rd Regional Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake alongside Brazil in New Delhi last week. This gathering took place during one of the most challenging moments in our shared history. For the first time, the world is moving beyond numbers and targets to embrace an Ethical Stocktake, placing […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - September 10, 2025
Asian leaders explore ethical pathways to address climate change, bolstering the “mutirão” towards COP30

Asian leaders explore ethical pathways to address climate change, bolstering the “mutirão” towards COP30

This Monday, September 1st, the Indian capital hosted the third Regional Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake (GES), a core pillar of the social mobilization process leading up to COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Belém. The event gathered 22 participants, including climate activists, artists, scientists, civil society representatives, and […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - September 2, 2025
Brazil’s Marina Silva calls for ‘COP of truth’, hopes summit sets course toward COP33 in India

Brazil’s Marina Silva calls for ‘COP of truth’, hopes summit sets course toward COP33 in India

NEW DELHI, Sep 1 : Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva on Monday called for the upcoming COP30 in the Amazon to be a “COP of truth”, saying it must set the course for the next decade of climate action and pave the way toward COP33 in India “in a less challenging and more promising context”. […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - September 2, 2025
Don’t let the spark within you die, Noble peace laureate Satyarthi tells graduates

Don’t let the spark within you die, Noble peace laureate Satyarthi tells graduates

BENGALURU: “Don’t suppress the hummingbird within you (graduates), don’t let the spark within you die. Do your bit. Each small act of kindness and courage matters. Your choices will not only shape your future but also the future of humanity. Your courage, truth and compassion will help build a just, equitable and peaceful world,” said […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - August 31, 2025
RV University Holds 3rd Annual Convocation: 259 students graduate across six streams

RV University Holds 3rd Annual Convocation: 259 students graduate across six streams

Bengaluru — RV University, a new-age global university for liberal education, held its 3rd annual convocation on 30 August 2025. A total of 259 students graduated in six streams with nine receiving honours for exceptional academic performance. The event was graced by Sri Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate (2014), internationally acclaimed child rights activist, and founder […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - August 31, 2025
Marina Silva, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and COP30 Presidency to hold press conference on Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake

Marina Silva, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and COP30 Presidency to hold press conference on Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical Stocktake

On Monday, September 1st, at 6 pm (local time), minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Marina Silva, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago and COP30 CEO Ana Toni will hold a press conference to present the outcomes of the Asia Dialogue of the Global Ethical […]

By Kailash Satyarthi - August 31, 2025
My dear young friends

My dear young friends

My dear young friends

By Kailash Satyarthi - August 21, 2025
Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, I honour the memory of my three colleagues who laid down their lives in our fight against human trafficking and slavery.

By Kailash Satyarthi - July 30, 2025
Compassionate Action: A Catalyst for Policy Reform

Compassionate Action: A Catalyst for Policy Reform

Today, I want to share an incident that took place 30 years ago, which underscores that compassion is not a choice, but a necessity for building a just and humane society.

By Kailash Satyarthi - July 26, 2025