Kailash Satyarthi
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Kailash Satyarthi's achievements are nothing short of historic. He is the second Indian to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, following Mother Teresa. Through Bachpan Bachao Andolan, he has liberated over 138,000 children from labor, slavery, and trafficking, a number that continues to grow. The Global March Against Child Labour, which he led in 1998, directly influenced the adoption of ILO Convention 182, a landmark international treaty. His Bharat Yatra in 2017 mobilized millions across India, leading to stronger legislation against child sexual abuse. Satyarthi's work has earned him recognition from Fortune and LinkedIn, cementing his status as a global leader in human rights.
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Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded jointly with Malala Yousafzai for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.
World's Greatest Leaders
Listed among the World's Greatest Leaders by Fortune magazine.
Power Profiles List
Featured on LinkedIn's Power Profiles List.
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World's Greatest Leaders
Records & Feats
First Indian to win Nobel Peace Prize after Mother Teresa
Kailash Satyarthi became the second Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, following Mother Teresa in 1979.
Led the largest global march against child labor
The Global March Against Child Labour covered 80,000 kilometers across 103 countries, the largest mobilization of its kind.
Rescued over 138,000 children from exploitation
Through Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Satyarthi's team has liberated more than 138,000 children from labor, slavery, and trafficking.