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" World's children cannot wait any longer. While international community debates and issues recommendations, statements and fine speeches, world's children - marginalised, socially excluded, poor and vulnerable - continue to suffer. "

Kailash Satyarthi

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Inevitable

Peace

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Than

Slavery

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