Abstract

Satyarthi, the first Indian origin citizen to win the Nobel peace prize, had been working tirelessly for the elimination of child labor and for the protection children’s rights. He was instrumental in freeing more than 84,580 child labors, in India and in many other countries. His activities also resulted in governments brining out crucial legislations which includes Right to Education Act and Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. The case study goes behind the personality of Satyarthi and gives insights into how he became a globally prominent child right activist.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• To understand the life and work of Kailash Satyarthi
• To understand the motivation behind Satyarthi’s activities
• To identify leadership qualities in Satyarthi
• To understand the “noble-minded”

Keywords

Kailash Satyarthi,Child labor,Nobel Peace Prize,Children Rights,Education